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Nepal PM criticises global system favouring military over humanitarian aid
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has highlighted what he characterised as a fundamental inequity in international logistics, pointing to the stark contrast between efficient military supply chains and inadequate systems for distributing food and humanitarian assistance.
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Speaking at the United Nations, Shah drew attention to what he described as a paradoxical global system that prioritises the movement of military equipment while struggling to deliver essential food supplies to populations in need.
The Nepalese leader's remarks underscore growing frustration among developing nations over international disparities in resource allocation and logistical capacity. His comments reflect broader concerns within South Asia about the prioritisation of defence infrastructure over humanitarian infrastructure across borders and regions.
Shah's statement at the global forum comes amid ongoing discussions about strengthening humanitarian supply chains and improving food security across the developing world. His intervention adds to mounting pressure on international bodies to reassess how resources are mobilised for civilian welfare versus military purposes.
Nepal, a landlocked nation with significant food security challenges, has long advocated for improved international cooperation on humanitarian logistics. The PM's remarks suggest the country intends to push this agenda as a priority issue in multilateral forums.