KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 14
CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli said his party had considered fulfilling the national aspiration of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali' through democracy as it was the mandate of his party.
At the 40th Standing Committee of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties and 5th annual meeting of the Asia-Europe Politi-cal Forum, Oli viewed that they should quit narrow-mindedness because humanity would be oppressed if political parties and political ideals were guided by parochial thoughts.
Oli, also the former prime minister, said, "Intolerance breeds injustice. It incites humans towards injustice, conflict and ruthlessness.
Therefore, we have no choice but to move forward on the journey of prosperity while achieving political stability."
The septuagenarian leader urged all the political parties towards nature and environment protection while achieving collective and sustainable progress.
He opined that the role of political parties should not be underestimated.
"The political parties are the means for implementing the dream of ensuring equal opportunities and access to justice for every citizen," he argued.
Talking to RSS, Co-chairperson of the Asia-Europe Political Forum and Standing Committee Member of ICAP, Rajan Bhattarai said the assembly would see leaders and experts of political parties from the Asia and European countries deliberating on contemporary issues for the shared future of the two continents.
The two-day event has over 50 participants, including political leaders, ministers and parliamentarians from 26 countries including China, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan, Lebanon, Chez Republic, Netherlands, among others.
During the event, leaders and experts of political parties of Asia and Europe will discuss the current issues for the common future of the two continents.
A version of this article appears in the print on October 15, 2023, of The Himalayan Times
