KATHMANDU: The Seventh Regional Everest International Model United Nations (EIMUN 2024) began in Kathmandu on Monday.

The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Youth Thinkers’ Society, is hosting the conference.

The five-day conference has brought together 200 delegates from 10 countries to simulate five UN committees: the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), UN Women, the UN Environment Program (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Inaugurating the conference, the U.S. Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R. Thompson, said, “The United States plays a significant role in furthering the United Nations’ missions globally. From advancing peace and security to promoting human rights, democracy, and sustainable development, the United States remains deeply committed to the principles and goals of the United Nations.”

He added, “Model United Nations provides a unique opportunity for young people to develop essential skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, negotiation, and diplomacy.”

Lawmaker Swarnim Wagle, UN Women Country Representative, Patricia Fernandez Pacheco and Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amrit Bahadur Rai were also present at the opening ceremony.