Fukuda congratulates PM Dahal, pledges continued Japanese support

Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on his election as the Prime Minister of the republic of Nepal.

In a message made available by the Japanese embassy in Kathmandu, the Japanese Prime Minister said, "Nepal is at a historic juncture in deciding a new form of government and thus the future of Nepal. I hope that under your leadership, all parties cooperate and focus on formulating a new constitution, consolidating peace and democracy, and bringing peace dividends to the people of Nepal."

He further said that Japan as a "peace fostering nation" has been and will continue to support Nepal's efforts in this endeavor. nepalnews.com Aug 20 08

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