Kathmandu, Sept. 30 -- Nepal has underscored the importance of peace, development, and human rights at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Addressing the General Debate, Lok Bahadur Thapa, ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nepal to the UN, highlighted both domestic and global challenges, while reaffirming Nepal's commitment to multilateralism.

"Earlier this month, Nepali youth, particularly Gen Z, took to the streets with a clear and compelling voice for change," he said, reflecting on recent political developments. He added that their demands were not for narrow interests, but for a nation built on the pillars of good governance-transparent, accountable, and responsive to the people.

Thapa acknowledged th...