British Ambassador Fenn calls on Maoist Centre Chair Dahal

KATHMANDU: British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn called on CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Friday.

In the meeting held at Dahal’s residence in Khumaltar, Lalitpur, the Maoist Centre Chair informed Ambassador Fenn that the House of Representatives has passed the bill related to transitional justice that emphasizes on victim-friendly justice. He expressed the confidence that the UK Government will extend necessary support for the survivor-friendly justice and respect.

Stating that he had taken the initiative to push forward the TJ bill when he had been heading the government, former Prime Minister Dahal believed it will contribute to world peace as well when the bill is enacted into law, Chair Dahal’s Secretariat said.

The Maoist Centre Chair also stated that a special initiative was made to strengthen international relations during his premiership, adding Nepal had played a leading role in climate justice, among other sectors.

Chair Dahal on the occasion also expressed his conviction that the British government will address the issues being raised by the Ex-British Gurkha soldiers.

Similarly, Ambassador Fenn expressed his happiness over taking the peace process and bill related to transitional justice to logical conclusion by Nepal, expressing commitment that there would be full support of the UK government for its conclusion.

According to Dahal’s Secretariat, the Ambassador shared that the UK government was always ready to provide necessary support for Nepal.  Stating that British nationals are found interested in Nepali products, he said there could be partnership between the two countries in mutual cooperation and trade.

Expressing happiness over amendment to laws to create investment friendly environment and concluding the investment summit during the term of the then Prime Minister Dahal, Ambassador Fenn expressed the view that there would be his contribution in bringing in foreign investment in Nepal.