“They [the ambassadors] believe that the priorities of the High Level Political Mechanism should be the sincere implementation of the CPA [Comprehensive Peace Agreement] and the completion of its key commitments, especially the drafting of a new constitution,” said a statement issued by the French Embassy, which holds the current EU Presidency representing Spain, in Nepal. [break]
The EU envoys also welcomed the start of the discharge of the disqualified Maoist combatants, while extending their strong support for rapid completion of this process.
They have also urged political parties to finalize the future of 19,602 verified Maoist combatants as soon as possible.
“They urge the political leaders to agree the numbers and modalities so that the process can begin in the near future. The Nepali people have waited long enough for this essential part of the peace deal to be implemented,” the statement quoted the ambassadors as saying.
They have also reiterated that they stand ready to support the [peace] process based on the need identified by the political parties.
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