Government briefs diplomatic community; rules out possibility of government change

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Kathmandu / May 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the diplomatic community in the country not to be in any confusion regarding the stability of the government.

During his briefing to Kathmandu-based foreign diplomats on political developments after promulgation of the Constitution last year, Prime Minister Oli claimed that his government is not in any kind of crisis as reported by some media and sought their support and appreciation over its achievements.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on the occasion urged the diplomatic corps to duly acknowledge the government’s efforts towards democracy and human rights. He said the government was committed to addressing issues over the Constitution raised by protesters through talks.

“The government is stable and is carrying out its responsibilities properly. So, please don’t be in any kind of confusion regarding the stability of the government,” the PM briefed a gathering of foreign diplomats present in the capital on Wednesday.

Noting that dispute and solution are inherent in a democracy, Oli further said the only legitimate demands of the disgruntled groups will be addressed within the jurisdictions of the constitution. “That’s why we have invited the agitating groups to the negotiating table for dialogue,” said PM Oli. He called on the diplomatic community not to doubt Nepal’s internal affairs and its relations with neighbours.

On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kamal Thapa briefed the foreign diplomats about the government’s efforts for the reconstruction of structures damaged by the massive earthquakes last year and the government’s efforts aimed at concluding the peace process.

“Finding fault alone will not help,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Thapa told the envoys, “True partnership means support, solidarity and appreciation of what has been gained and encouragement for continuous improvement.”

“While visiting different countries, I have felt that there is still misperception and misunderstanding about our Constitution,” Thapa told diplomats, “There is a perception that the Constitution is not complete, inclusive and broad-based.” “The fact of the matter is that critics have either not studied the Constitution fully or they do not want to assess its content fairly and objectively.”