Kathmandu, May 26: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that the government is committed to delivering real, visible improvements to daily life of the citizens.
He said so in a joint meeting with the European Union (EU) countries’ ambassadors based in Kathmandu and New Delhi as well as ambassadors of other countries based in Kathmandu. The meeting took place today at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
PM Shah stated that he fully recognises the urgency of the present moment and the profound responsibility entrusted to him.
“We are meeting today at a historic juncture in Nepal’s political journey. The recent election results have delivered a clear and decisive mandate for good governance and inclusive economic prosperity.
The mandate we have received carries immense hope for our citizens. Our commitment is clear. We are committed to delivering real, visible improvements to daily life of our citizens,” he said on the occasion, according to Deepa Dahal, the Prime Minister’s Press and Research Expert.
Noting that being new does not necessarily mean a complete break from the past, the PM said, “We are fully committed to protecting democratic values and maintaining political stability while ensuring that Nepal’s policy direction remains clear, consistent and predictable.”
The Prime Minister said that at a time when conflicts continue to affect different parts of the world, it is ordinary people who suffer the most, stressing on dialogue, diplomacy and international law should prevail over military confrontation to maintain peace and tranquility.
“Nepal continues to pursue a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy. Our engagement with our neighbors, development partners and friendly countries is guided by the principles of mutual respect, sovereign equality, and shared prosperity. We also hope for an enhanced level of cooperation with the EU member states and all the friendly countries you represent in realizing our national aspiration,” he added.
Stating that the government is committed to good governance and inclusive growth of the country’s economy, he said, “We aim to benefit from global markets to create new opportunities for our people. To attract greater investment, we are streamlining procedures, encouraging innovation, and promoting sustainable development.”
In the joint meeting, the PM also expressed sincere appreciation to all our development partners and friends for their steadfast goodwill and support toward Nepal’s development and prosperity.
“We are eager to deepen our partnership across key sectors, including trade, investment, green energy, climate action and tourism.
We deeply value our engagement with each of the friendly countries you represent and look forward to working together in the days ahead. Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs will remain in close contact with all of you.
Excellencies, thank you once again for your presence today and for your enduring goodwill toward Nepal. I wish you a memorable stay in Kathmandu and a highly successful tenure,” the PM said on the occasion.
At the meeting, the ambassadors of the European Union nations based in Kathmandu and New Delhi, as well as other ambassadors in Kathmandu, praised Nepal for peacefully conducting the elections.
They also congratulated Prime Minister Shah on reaching the helm of leadership of the new government with a mandate for good governance, economic development and prosperity. The ambassadors and heads of missions stated that they are ready to collaborate with and promote investments in Nepal in various sectors for its economic growth and prosperity.
