PM discusses 5-pt deal with Dahal

KATHMANDU, May 31: Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal met UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday morning at his official residence in Baluwatar to discuss the five-point deal signed between the three major political parties to extend the term of the Constituent Assembly (CA) and its implementation.



According to PM’s press advisor Surya Thapa, both the leaders discussed implementation of the five-point deal.[break]



They also agreed to expedite the peace process, constitution drafting process and forging national consensus.



This is the first high-level meet convened by PM Khanal after the extension of the Constituent Assembly (CA)’s term. PM will continue to meet and discuss with other political parties and leaders to forge consensus, informed Thapa.

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