KATHMANDU: The National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously endorsed a motion seeking consideration of ‘BIMSTEC Treaty regarding international terrorism, cross-country organised crime and drugs smuggling’.

Minister of Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa tabled the motion in the NA. Taking part in the deliberations on the motion, lawmakers insisted on endorsing the treaty. Responding to lawmakers’ queries, Home Minister Thapa also highlighted the need to endorse the treaty to maintain security.

The NA meeting also endorsed the motion seeking to send Public Security (third amendment) Bill to the Legislation Management Committee for clause-wise discussion. The motion was tabled by Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal.

The next meeting of the National Assembly will be held at 11:00am on Friday.