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Ian
Martin on the establishment of the Interim Government in Nepal
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Kathmandu
1 April 2007 (UNMIN)
I
welcome the establishment of the new interim government as a key moment
for the consolidation of Nepal's peace process, and I congratulate the
leaders of the eight political parties on their willingness to share responsibilities
in this transitional period. A truly unified government should be in a
stronger position to face the challenges still ahead: creating conditions
for a credible Constituent Assembly election; addressing the legitimate
demands of groups in Nepalese society calling for more inclusive democracy;
establishing effective law enforcement across the country; and providing
for the future of former combatants and a wider reform of the security
sector.
The
United Nations will work to help ensure full compliance with the commitments
made by the parties to the Agreement on the Monitoring of the Management
of Arms and Armies, as well as to support and monitor the electoral process.
The challenges ahead cannot be overemphasized. I therefore welcome the
renewed commitments intended to create a conducive environment for polls
and to provide for more effective monitoring of agreements, which will
be crucial in transforming conditions throughout the districts and which
the United Nations is committed to assist. Effective law enforcement that
respects international standards, accountability for violations of citizens'
rights, and ending breaches of the commitments under the Comprehensive
Peace Agreement will be critical elements for success in the coming months.
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Location:
Chitwan, Nepal
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Source:
UNMIN 2007
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