US can take a page out of inclusiveness from Nepal's constitution: Nancy Pelosi

KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat on Sunday informed Nancy Pelosi, who is the leader of the Democratic Party in the US House of Representatives and former Speaker, on the country's current political situation in a meeting which took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singhadurbar.

During the meeting, Minister Mahat shed light on the provisions guaranteeing inclusiveness, human rights and democracy in the Constitution of Nepal and apprised her about the local level elections, the peace process and its success, and promulgation of the new constitution and its implementation.

While expressing confidence that Nepalis living in the US would be provided support in the days ahead as well, Minister Mahat thanked American people and government for the support it has been extending to Nepal in the economic, social and broader areas.

He also extended gratitude for the US support in the post-earthquake rescue and relief as well as reconstruction operations.

On the occasion, Pelosi praised the provisions made in Nepal's constitution regarding women's participation and inclusion, expressing that the US could take a page out of these provision.

She assured that the US would continue to provide the support that it has been giving Nepal in the coming days as well no matter which government comes to power in Nepal.

Appreciating the management of the peace process and political transition and promulgation of the constitution from the Constituent Assembly in Nepal, the Congresswoman Pelosi wished for the success of the local level elections taking place in Nepal.

Foreign Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi, the members of both parties in the US House of Representatives as well as high-ranking officials, the US Ambassador to Nepal, Nepal's Ambassador to the US, among other officials were also present in the meeting, according to Yek Raj Pathak, the Foreign Affairs Minister's press coordinator.