Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Engages with Top Nepali Leaders

In a diplomatic stride aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts for child rights and social initiatives, Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi held separate meetings with key Nepali leaders. The interactions were marked by discussions on the upcoming “Laureates & Leaders for Children Summit” scheduled to take place in Lumbini in March.

Satyarthi, who received global acclaim for his tireless advocacy for child rights, expressed gratitude on social media today, acknowledging the support of influential Nepali figures. Former Prime Ministers Sher Bahadue Deuba, KP Oli, Deputy Prime Minister Purna B Khadka, Foreign Minister Narayan P Saud, and Finance Minister Prakash S Mahat were recognized for their pivotal roles in endorsing and supporting the upcoming summit.

I am thankful to the top leaders and my friends of Nepal – former Prime Ministers Sher B Deuba ji, Oli ji, Deputy Prime Minister Purna B Khadka ji, Foreign Minister Narayan P Saud ji, Finance Minister Prakash S Mahat ji for strongly supporting the upcoming Laureates & Leaders for… pic.twitter.com/ka6xA1Nldo

— Kailash Satyarthi (@k_satyarthi) January 30, 2024

The meetings, held behind closed doors, delved into strategies to address pressing issues related to children’s welfare, sustainable development, and peace. With Chief Minister Dilli Chaudhary being acknowledged as the driving force behind the summit, it became evident that the collaboration between Satyarthi and the Nepali leadership aims at making a significant impact on these crucial global issues.

The Laureates & Leaders for Children Summit, organized by the Lumbini Government, is expected to bring together a diverse array of global development experts, UN officials, and representatives from governmental and non-governmental sectors. The summit holds the promise of contributing substantially to the promotion of Lumbini as the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha, embodying the ideals of peace and humanitarianism.