United Nations
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had a cordial meeting with President
Ramchandra Poudel. The distinguished gathering took place at Shital Niwas, the
official residence of the President, during Mr. Guterres' visit to Nepal on a
bright Sunday afternoon.
On the very first day
of his three-day visit to Nepal, Secretary-General Guterres engaged in a
diplomatic exchange with President Poudel. This marked a significant
interaction, as the UN Secretary-General was in Nepal to discuss various
matters of global importance. Mr. Guterres has previously held discussions with
other high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal,
Speaker Devraj Ghimire, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Purna
Bahadur Khadka, and former Prime Ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Sharma
Oli.
The UN Secretary-General
Meeting With Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda
The four-day official
visit of the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) to Nepal, according
to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda," would help to
further improve Nepal's ties with the UN and the world community.
The UN
Secretary-General expressed great optimism during the meeting, according to the
prime minister, that the peace process in Nepal would soon come to an end, and
he anticipated that Guterres would play a part in it. The discussion also
covered Nepal's economic growth and prosperity, with Dahal pleading with the UN
Secretary-General to help Nepal achieve sustainable development goals and ease
its transition to a developing country.
He further guaranteed
that the UN Secretary-General is fully informed about the political climate and
peace process in Nepal. He also praised Nepal for its contributions to
international peacekeeping efforts.
While his friendly
meeting with former Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli,
Chairman of the main
opposition party, CPN-UML, and former Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, shared
his concerns with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during
his visit to Nepal on Sunday. In their meeting, Oli explained that the difficulties
in managing the peace process were compounded due to Prime Minister Pushpa
Kamal Dahal's promotion of violent activities. Oli mentioned how Dahal's
celebration of the day when the Maoist insurgency began added to the
complexities of the peace process. He emphasized the need to address the issues
more swiftly, especially the glorification of violence, to make the peace
process smoother.
Oli mentioned, 'From our perspective, transitional justice does not mean transitional injustice. We need to focus on addressing the concerns of the victims., also discussed the need not to grant amnesty for serious crimes, drawing attention to international commitments and the Supreme Court's orders. He urged to expedite the matter, keeping it in the forefront. Information relayed to Guterres during the meeting was affirmed by the Deputy General Secretary of the UML and former Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali.
Secretary-General
Guterres, in response, expressed his desire to see Nepal as a strong advocate
for peace like other development-oriented countries. He also showed interest in
observing a swift resolution in Nepal's peace process.
Formal meeting with the
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba
United Nations
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is currently in Nepal, held discussions
with President Sher Bahadur Deuba of the Nepali Congress on Sunday. The meeting
took place at the Parliament building in New Baneshwor in the afternoon.
During the meeting, Secretary-General Guterres engaged in conversations with Congress leaders, including Deputy Speaker and Minister of Law, Dhanraj Gurung, leader Shekhar Koirala, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, NP Saud.
The leaders discussed various issues, including Nepal's peace process and matters related to national and international events.
Throughout his visit to Nepal, Secretary-General Guterres has been engaging in conversations concerning Nepal's peace process, climate change, development in least-developed countries, and overall progress. His commitment to exploring these topics is a testament to the enduring relationship between the United Nations and Nepal, emphasizing the pursuit of peace, prosperity, and a sustainable future.
