EU Ambassador Lorenzo calls on PM Oli

KATHMANDU: Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Nepal Veronique Lorenzo paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at his office in Singha Durbar today.

On the occasion, PM Oli appreciated the European Union’s cooperation with Nepal in its economic and social development, and informed Ambassador Lorenzo that the topic related to transitional justice, the remaining work of the peace process, is to be finalized on the basis of political agreement.

He stated that the bill designed to amend the Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation Act-2071 BS is in the process of moving ahead, keeping the spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA), the Supreme Court’s order, the international practices and the survivors’ issues at the center.

Recalling that the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the European Union entering the 50th year, Prime Minister Oli said that the support of development partners was anticipated as Nepal prepares to graduate to the developing country status by 2026 and to a middle-income country by 2030.

He reiterated that Nepal works actively towards poverty alleviation and economic development while remaining fully committed to guaranteeing democracy and human rights.

Ambassador Lorenzo wished that the government’s priorities and objectives reach success. She also wished Prime Minister Oli for a successful term in office.