KATHMANDU, AUGUST 22

President Ramchandra Paudel has said he is always worried about the successful completion of roles and duties as a patron of the Constitution and the promoter of national unity the Constitution assigned to the Head of the State.

During an all-party meeting held at his initiation at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, today, the President expressed his concerns over 'potential' threats to the Constitution and the political system.

'The situation demands us to assess whether we have been able to promote the Constitutional spirit and sentiments for the implementation of the principles of separation of power and the balance of power,' the President's press advisor Kiran Pokhrel quoted the President as saying in the meeting.

'I am not trying to show an activism. I, as a political cadre suffered much for democracy,' the President was quoted as saying. He said he wished to meet the political parties to share his concerns surrounding the Constitution, political system and the nation.

Stating that procrastination in introducing some significant laws required for implementing the federalism has received a widespread criticism, the President was worried about the delay in finalizing the laws regarding the truth and reconciliation and the enforced disappeared. 'People's aspirations for peace will remain unmet if these issues can't be sorted out successfully.'

He took time to express concern over the decision of (Financial Action Task Force) to put Nepal in 'Pre-Gray List' for a year. He stressed that it was the responsibility of one and all to contribute for endorsing the act to combat money laundering soon, to rescue the country from such list and promote the image of Nepal internationally.

According to him, our further inability to enact laws aiming to combat money laundering when the nation is marred by economic slowdown will hinder the nation's ability to attract foreign investment, further tarnishing the Nepal's image internationally.

President Paudel also urged political parties to be serious towards such possibilities and ensure the enactment of laws.