UN praises peace process progress

PLACING emphasis on early Constituent Assembly elections, UN Under-secretary General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman hailed progress that Nepal made in the peace process. Addressing a press meet before his departure for New Delhi, Feltman said, “I am glad to be here [Nepal]. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon had asked me to thank Nepal and Nepali people for your contribution to international peace and security and development. We are very grateful for the exemplary service of Nepal in the peacekeeping missions throughout the world.” The top UN official had arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday and held talks with important political stakeholders during his stay. “I am really impressed by the progress that people in Nepal made in the peace process”, he said. In the last five-six years, parties and people have talked to each others and have worked together in accordance with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, he said. “Fortunately, I had a privilege to go to the Khariparti military academy and have first-hand experience of meeting former Maoist combatants trained to serve in the national army. This is a tangible symbol of integration, reconciliation process is complete.” Feltman also lauded the commitment made by the Interim Election Council and the political parties to hold elections at the earliest possible date and expressed hope that the voters’ list, citizenship issue and election commissioners’ appointment would soon see the light of day. “On behalf of the UN, I would like to congratulate the political leaders for the compromise they reached in resolving the political stalemate that lasted for several months.” He stressed the need of bringing all parties on board for the elections and hinted at UN’s willingness to support it. The elections should be held in a free, fair and credible manner and reach out to the whole political spectrum, he said. “We look forward to supporting the electoral process here.” On the issue of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), he echœd the views of other international community, including Geneva-based UN Human Rights Commission and expressed some concerns.” I have also spoken on the issue of TRC with political leaders here. I raised the United Nations’ concerns about the Truth and Reconciliation Ordinance.” He said that the TRC should meet the international standards and its objective should fulfil the international obligation. UN Under-secretary General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman at a press meet in Kathmandu on Thursday.

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