Former President Bhandari leaves for China to participate in the ‘Global Governance Forum’
KATHMANDU:- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari departed for China today. She is traveling there to participate in the ‘Global Governance Forum,’ which is set to be held in Xiong’an, Hebei Province, China.
The Global Governance Forum, themed “Rebuilding Trust and Cooperation in a Changing World,” is scheduled to take place from October 23 to 25. According to her secretariat, former President Bhandari is slated to address the forum as a distinguished guest.
As part of the conference, parallel sessions, panel discussions, and round-table meetings on various topics are scheduled for October 24 and 25. The forum will feature discussions on subjects such as the preservation of the UN-centered international system, necessary reforms in global peace and peacekeeping efforts, the promotion of multilateralism, the growing role of developing nations in international relations, and the role of ‘Global South’ countries in international trade.
Similarly, it is reported that the conference will feature discussions on topics including climate change and its impacts, green and low-carbon development, sustainable development, artificial intelligence, and cyberspace. Former President Bhandari is scheduled to return home next Monday.