According to a press statement issued by his Spokesperson on Thursday, Ban has urged all actors and stakeholders in Nepal to create an environment conducive to elections and to maintain the momentum of implementing outstanding commitments made in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed among the parties in 2006.[break]
In the statement, Ban also expressed hope that Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman´s upcoming visit to Nepal will be an opportunity to express continued commitment of the United Nations to cooperate closely with Nepal in support of progress in the peace process.
Feldman is set to arrive in Kathmandu for a three-day visit beginning March 19.
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