On developments in Nepal

16/01/2007

The Government of India welcomes the promulgation of the Interim Constitution and the formation of the Interim Legislature in Nepal. These are significant milestones in Nepal's progress towards a new political era which we hope will be characterized by peace, stability and economic development.

We also note that United Nations monitors have begun to arrive in Nepal to commence the process of arms management. This process must be credible and complete, before the formation of the Interim Government.

The Government of India remains committed to provide all the support it can to assist the people and the political parties of Nepal as they move forward on the peace process.

New Delhi,

January 15, 2007