After India and China, Norway has also invited newly elected Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal for a visit.
Visiting Norwegian Minister for Environment and International Development Erik Solheim handed over a formal invitation letter to Dahal on Tuesday during a meeting.
Solheim revealed this during a press conference organised before his departure Tuesday afternoon. PM Dahal had visited Norway few months after his party CPN (Maoist) joined the peace process.
The Norwegian minister praised Nepal's peace process as the most successful one. "Nepal could achieve success in peace process as it is
owned and led by Nepali people and leaders," he added.
Speaking about his meeting with Dahal, he mentioned that the PM's priorities were to lead the peace process to logical conclusion, writing
an inclusive constitution and speeding up development activities.
"We stand ready to support in these priorities," he said. Solheim said that Norway was supporting Nepal in the areas of hydropower, education and environment. "We are also ready to support Nepal in peace process by sharing experience of other countries," he added.
He stressed that the government should work towards taking Nepali Congress (NC) into confidence in major decision making. "Likewise, the NC also should not be obstructive in its approach," he said.
Expressing commitment to support the flood victims in Nepal especially those displaced by the floods in Koshi River caused by the collapse of the dam, he said the government or the United Nation must take leadership in delivering the Norwegian support to the victims. nepalnews.com ps Aug 19 08
