“Notwithstanding their differences of views on how those goals should be achieved, they are talking together on a regular basis, which is the essential basis for the progress and unity of a nation,” Wyss told a press conference organized at the end of her four-day visit to Nepal on Thursday. [break]
Wyss is currently in Kathmandu upon an invitation of Constituent Assembly Chairman Subas Chandra Nembang.
Reading out a written statement, the Swiss Speaker also encouraged political parties to soften their positions for the best interest of the country.
“There is a time in politics when competition is called for and can be fruitful. However, when our countries have to face important challenges and when we have to build the unity of our respective nations around a new common vision, we politicians must have the grandeur to soften our positions, to give up our aspirations for power and to focus on achieving consensus for the benefit of the nation,” she said in an indirect message to Nepali politicians.
She also expressed her concern over the delay in formation of a truth and reconciliation commission and commission on disappearance and urged Nepal to take uncompromising steps to address impunity.
In a question, the Swiss Speaker suggested that Nepal should develop its federalism model to best suit its economic condition, diversity and development condition.
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