Kathmandu, Aug 16: Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Nepal, Rob Fenn, called on CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Friday.
In the meeting at Prachanda's residence in Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Chair 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 Prachanda believed it will contribute to world peace as
well when the bill is enacted into law, Chair Dahal's Secretariat said.
The Maoist Centre Chair 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.
Chair Prachanda 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 a logical conclusion in Nepal, expressing commitment that
there would be full support of the UK government for its conclusion.
According to Prachanda’s Secretariat,
the Ambassador shared that the UK government was always ready to provide the necessary support for Nepal. Stating that British nationals are found
interested in Nepali products, he said there could be a partnership between the
two countries in mutual cooperation and trade.
Expressing happiness over an amendment
to laws to create an investment-friendly environment and concluding the investment
summit during the term of the then Prime Minister Dahal, Ambassador Fenn
expressed the view that there would be his contribution to bringing in foreign
investment in Nepal. (RSS)