Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement in Nepal to Extend Constituent Assembly,

 

Urges Parties to Bring Peace Process to Early Conclusion

 

The following statement was issued on 29 May by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement reached among the parties in Nepal to extend the Constituent Assembly, and the reaffirmation of their commitment to complete the basic tasks of the peace process, particularly the integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist Army personnel.

The Secretary-General urges the parties to bring the peace process to an early and successful conclusion on the basis of a clear timetable and plan of action and looks forward to further progress in the drafting of the new Constitution.

The parties must take this opportunity afforded to them to live up to their commitments and responsibilities in the interests of peace and stability in Nepal.

The United Nations will continue to support progress in the peace process in Nepal.

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