Peace process gaining momentum: Martin
Personal Representative of UN secretary-general Kofi Annan to assist Nepal's peace process, Ian Martin, has said that the ongoing peace talks between the government and Maoists is picking up after Tihar holidays.
“The dialogue is indeed picking up again after holidays,” said Martin after meeting Suresh Chalise, foreign affairs adviser to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala.
Clearing the UN position on the issue of arms management, Martin said the United Nations’ job was “to help the government and Maoists find out the modalities of arms management.”
He also said the modalities of the arms management are being discussed.
“The modalities are still being discussed and would be finalised soon,” Chalise said, adding, "A solution will be worked out in two months."
He said discussions to separate arms from the rebels, and not from the Nepali Army, were underway.
Chalise, who had recently gone to China as a special envoy of the PM, also said the northern neighbour was keen on helping Nepal with her peace process.
Stating that the main objective of his visit was to apprise the Chinese government about the unfolding political developments in Nepal, Chalise said: “China is hopeful that peace process would progress and a solution would be found out.” nepalnews.com pb Oct 27 06
