GANDAKI, July 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the current coalition government would continue for a full five years.

PM Dahal said it during a press meet organized in Pokhara today. "The coalition government runs for five years. It does care about anyone's belittling. We move ahead with optimum consensus," he said.

Dahal informed that the investigations against corruption will be intensified further. Whether it is Bhutanese refugee scam or Lalita Niwas land grab, the government actions will gain pace, the PM said further.

The appropriation bill has been passed amidst uncertainty, he said, adding that the government had taken ahead its activities in a new manner. "We've concentrated our entire efforts to address people's problems. Tens of thousands of Nepalis working abroad have been brought under the social security fund, which has long term meaning," he recalled.

Moreover, the PM viewed the economy has gradually gained the right track.

He also lauded his recent visit to India terming it a historic one. "The Indian Prime Minister's announcement to address border problems is a significant one. Earlier, no Prime Minister of India had said so," PM Dahal shared.  Similar achievement is India's nod to import 10,000 MW electricity from Nepal in 10 years, which, Dahal argued, would open up avenues for further investment and power trade.

PM Dahal said he is soon visiting China. He also announced to utilize the visit for the interest of Nepal and Nepalis.

The Chief Ministers' meeting in Pokhara held on Friday had submitted a paper of the common agenda of provincial governments, which would be meaningful to enforce federalism effectively.

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