Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Former Prime Minister of Nepal

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General is saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress leader Sushil Koirala, a widely respected political leader who guided Nepal through its complex transition and constitutional process.  Mr. Koirala worked tirelessly to unify people and bring parties together in a spirit of compromise; he greatly contributed towards Nepal’s democratization and peace process.

The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the Koirala family and the people of Nepal.