Kathmandu, Nov. 11 -- Nepal's diplomatic push to secure a dedicated place for the climate crisis facing the Himalayas and other mountain regions in global climate negotiations has suffered a setback, with its proposal for a separate mountain agenda failing to secure formal recognition at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).

Speaking to the Press Trust of India (PTI) on Tuesday on the sidelines of the summit in Antalya, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal and other mountain countries would continue to struggle to get their concerns formally recognised without the backing of major negotiating blocs.

While some countries explicitly supported the proposal raised on Monday, others remained reluctant, Khanal said, ...