Honored to address the inaugural session of the maiden Sagarmatha Sambaad themed ‘Climate change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity.’ As a country deeply committed to climate justice and action, Nepal is honored to host this dialogue. We sincerely appreciate the distinguished dignitaries and guests who have travelled from all over the world to be here. We hope the next 3 days spark fresh ideas, foster greater cooperation and political will, and result in impactful action for combating the specter of climate change.