Prachanda, Nepal discuss upcoming high-level talks
Maoist chairman Prachanda held discussion with the general secretary of CPN-UML, Madav Kumar Nepal, at the latter’s residence in Koteshwore, Kathmandu, and discussed the current political situation and the upcoming high-level talks.
According to UML sources, the two leaders discussed the upcoming summit talks between the ruling seven-party alliance and the Maoists and the effective implementation of the eight-point agreement reached between the two sides.
They also discussed about agreeing on a common approach between the government and the Maoists regarding the UN role in Nepal’s peace process.
Talking to journalists after the meeting, the UML general secretary said the talks were ‘very fruitful’ for the upcoming summit talks between the SPA leaders and the rebel leadership.
Senior Maoist leader Dr. Babu Ram Bhattrai, who was accompanying chairman Prachanda during the talks, told journalists that the discussion was focused on effective implementation of the eight-point agreement and upcoming high level talks.
UML leaders Amrit Kumar Bohara and Jhalnath Khanal were also present at the meeting.
The ruling SPA and the Maoists had held the first high-level talks on June 16 at Prime Minister GP Koirala’s residence in Baluwatar. nepalnews.com pb July 30 06
