“It is clear that further efforts are now needed to resolve the future of former combatants, and to write the constitution, on time,” McConnell said prior to his departure. “If 28 May is an unrealistic deadline, then thought should be given to extending it sooner rather than later.”[break]
Adding that he met with key political actors and donor agencies, McConnell added that his meetings had reinforced that peace could be brought to poor people in Nepal. “So if the peace process can be concluded, I am certain that more development will follow,” he added.
During his visit he met a cross-section of civil society, a wide range of political leaders, and international donors.
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