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Secretary-General Ban Calls On All For A Consensus Government
By KTM Metro Reporter
July 2, 2010: the resignation of the Prime Minster has paved the way for a national consensus government, so, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on Nepal’s political leaders to step up their efforts to form a consensus government according to the UN News Service of July 2, 2010. Prime Minister Madhav Nepal has resigned on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 for paving the way for forming a national unity government.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson last night, Mr. Ban encourages all parties in Nepal to intensify their efforts towards the formation of a consensus government that would prioritize the implementation of all peace process commitments. The statement added that the Secretary-General is also urging there be “speedy progress on the issue of the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel.”
The UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) established in 2007 has been assisting the country with the peace process. Its mandate runs until 15 September. It includes monitoring the management of arms and armed personnel of both the Maoists and the Nepal Army, as well as in assisting in monitoring ceasefire arrangements.
Prime Minister Madhav Nepal in his address to the nation in the wake of the resignation has said that he has resigned to pave the way for the peace process and constitution writing, as it is not appropriate to put the country into a state of indecision and uncertainty. Madhav Nepal could not move even an inch to completion of the peace process and writing of a new constitution.
At the same time, in Washington, spokesman for the US State Department P.J. Crowley has said in the wake of the resignation of Premier Nepal, it is vitally important that the peace process should go forward. Crowley has said that the departure of the Prime Minister has given yet another opportunity for the various sections of the Nepalese society to come together and reach an agreement allowing the process to move forward and return stability to their country.
