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KATHMANDU, Aug 26: United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Jamie McGoldrick has congratulated the Nepali people, political parties, the government and the Nepal Army for concluding the integration process of the former Maoist combatants to Nepal Army successfully.



Issuing a press statement on Monday, McGoldrick said, "This step marks the end of a historic phase of the peace process." He appraised  the completion of the integration of the former Maoist Army Combatants into the Nepal Army.



“Today I attended the Commissioning Parade of Officer Cadet Induction Basic Course at the Nepalese Military Academy of the Nepal Army at Kharipati, Bhaktapur," said Coordinator McGoldrick adding, "It marks a milestone in the Nepali peace process that began with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in presence of the UN in November 2006.” [break]



McGoldrick urged all actors to strengthen the conducive environment for the election and to increase the momentum to implement the outstanding commitments of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, including constitution drafting and setting up of transitional justice mechanisms.



He has  reaffirmed the continued commitment of the United Nations to cooperate closely with Nepal in support of progress in the peace process.




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