Issuing a joint press statement, European Union, Norway and Switzerland welcomed the CA´s term extension saying the eleventh hour deal has ensured that consensual politics in Nepal remains on course. [break]
“Political parties in Nepal now have a fresh opportunity to complete the drafting of a democratic, inclusive constitution within the next three months,” said the statement.
The EU, Norway and Switzerland have urged political parties to ensure that the agreements they have reached on the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants are brought to a successful conclusion. They said that they look forward to the finalization of constitution writing.
“The European Union, Norway and Switzerland, as long-term friends of Nepal, reaffirm their full support for the peace process. The aspirations of the Nepali people can only be met if their representatives forge a consensus that will bring a new constitution, peace, stability and prosperity,” the statement further said.
Likewise, Japan has welcomed the extension of the term of CA terming it ´encouraging´.
“It is sincere wish that all the concerned political parties redouble their efforts to complete the peace process and drafting of the new constitution within the revised time-frame, through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding and, thus, achieve the people´s aspiration entrusted to the Constituent Assembly three years ago,” said a statement issue by Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu.
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