UN adopts resolution to graduate Nepal from least developed country category

Kathmandu, November 25

The United States General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution to graduate Nepal from the least developed country (LDC) category.

The global body also decided to graduate Bangladesh and Laos also from the same category.

The #UNGA adopted a historic resolution today to graduate #Bangaldesh, #LaoPDR and #Nepal from the least developed country category.

Congratulations to the governments and peoples of for this major milestone demonstrating significant development progress. pic.twitter.com/8MU4s1FCXe

— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) November 25, 2021

Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Amrit Rai, says the UN has also given Nepal a five years’ preparatory period. It means the country will be fully recognised as a developing country.

On the occasion, Rai reiterated Nepal’s commitment to making all-out efforts for smooth graduation with the enhanced level of support from the development partners including the UN system.

#UNGA adopts a historic resolution to graduate Nepal from the LDC category today.

Speaking at the GA, @amritrai555 reiterates Nepal’s commitment to making all-out efforts for smooth graduation with the enhanced level of support from the devt. partners including the UN system. pic.twitter.com/iV6NJzLVKz

— Nepal Mission to the UN (@NepalUNNY) November 25, 2021

Nepal has been in the UN’s least developed country (LDC) category since 1971.

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