Kathmandu, Dec. 17 -- Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Wednesday said Nepal would remain a strong and reliable partner of the United Nations as the two sides marked 70 years of cooperation.

Speaking at a programme at the UN House in Pulchowk, the prime minister said Nepal highly valued the UN's role in promoting peace, development and human rights.

She said the UN had played a significant role in improving the lives of Nepalis over the decades and that the 70-year milestone was an opportunity to reflect on past cooperation and strengthen the partnership for the future.

Referring to the UN's founding principles, Karki said the organisation's focus on peace, human rights and development remained relevant amid global challenges such as cli...