KATHMANDU, JULY 8

A report about the common minimum programmes and work procedures prepared by the ruling alliance's task force for the operation of government has been finalised.

A meeting of top leaders of the ruling alliance including Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba which commenced at the Prime Minister's official residence this morning finalised the report.

Sitting ministers and taskforce coordinators were also present in the meeting.

According to taskforce member-secretary Keshab Raj Joshi, the government is scheduled to unveil the report at 4:00 pm today.

The task force had handed the draft of the report to the Prime Minister last Friday. The report titled the ' Government's Common Minimum Programmes' incorporates priorities of the coalition government led by Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba.

Staying safe from COVID-19 pandemic, promotion of national interest, implementation of federalism and strengthening of the federal democratic republic, guarantee of peace and security, good governance and good conducts, completion of the peace process, economic policies and programmes, social transformation, immediate relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation, environmental balance and international relations are among those issues prioritised in the government's common minimum programmes.

The prevention and control of COVID-19 pandemic has been highlighted as the major priority of the incumbent coalition government.

The report also suggests ways to ensure the longevity of the alliance, and talks about code of conducts of the ministers.

The seven-member taskforce is coordinated by Nepali Congress General Secretary Purna Bahadur Khadka.