During a meeting with his counterpart Madhav Kumar Nepal on Thursday morning, Singh said all parties should adhere to the democratic system. He also reiterated India´s “full support” to the current CPN-UML led coalition. [break]
Stating that India wants to see peace process and constitution drafting process conclude at the earliest possible date, Singh expressed confidence that political parties in Nepal are able to accomplish the tasks.
“We are always in favor of peace, progress and stability in Nepal,” Prime Minister Nepal quoted Singh as saying. “We are optimistic that peace will be restored and constitution will be drafted under your able leadership.”
Prime Minister Nepal said he told Indian prime minister that he was committed to draft new constitution and draft new constitution through consensus and cooperation among political parties. He told the Indian prime minister that both the tasks were possible if the ´concerned party´ provide necessary support to him.
“The peace process was initiated at a critical juncture,” he said. “There is no alternative to drafting the new constitution by concluding the ongoing peace process in the country.” The two leaders held a 45-minute talk at India House located in SAARC village on Thursday.
According to Foreign Secretary Madan Kumar Bhattarai, the two leaders reviewed the status of implementation of the agreements reached between the two countries during Prime Minister Nepal´s visit to India.
PM meets Bhutan King
Prime Minister Nepal on Thursday held a meeting with Bhutani king Jigme Keshar Namgel Wangchuk. The Bhutanese king himself had arrived at Nepal House in the SAARC village. According Secretary Bhattarai, the king and the prime minister held discussions on further strengthening relationship between the two countries.
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