UK Ambassador Fenn calls on Maoist Centre Chairperson Dahal

Kathmandu: Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Nepal Rob Fenn has called on CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’.

Meeting that took place at Dahal’s residence in Khumaltar, Lalitpur on Friday,  the Maoist Centre Chairperson Prachanda informed Ambassador Fenn that the House of Representatives has passed the bill related to transitional justice that emphasizes victim-friendly justice. He expressed confidence that the UK Government will extend the necessary support for survivor-friendly justice and respect.

Stating that he had taken the initiative to push forward the TJ bill when he was heading the government, former Prime Minister Dahal believed it would contribute to world peace as well when the bill is enacted into law.  Prachanda also stated that a special initiative was made to strengthen international relations during his premiership, adding Nepal had played a leading role in climate justice, among other sectors.

Chairperson Dahal on the occasion also expressed his conviction that the British government will address the issues being raised by the Ex-British Gurkha soldiers. Similarly, Ambassador Fenn expressed his happiness over taking the peace process and bill related to transitional justice to logical conclusion by Nepal, expressing commitment that there would be full support of UK government for its conclusion.

According to Dahal’s Secretariat, the Ambassador shared that the UK government was always ready to provide necessary support for Nepal. Stating that British nationals are found interested in Nepali products, he said there could be partnership between the two countries in mutual cooperation and trade.

Expressing happiness over amendment to laws to create investment friendly environment and concluding investment summit during the term of the then Prime Minister Dahal, Ambassador Fenn expressed the view that there would be his contribution in bringing in foreign investment in Nepal.

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