WASHINGTON, Sept 12: The US Foreign Relations Committee senators have called for maintaining peace in Nepal through democratic means.
Issuing a statement on Thursday about the recent political development in Nepal, senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Van Hollen said, “The incidents of violence, loss of lives and arson that occurred in Nepal lately are not acceptable. We extend deep condolences to the families of those killed during the recent protests.”
Appealing for holding those involved in extreme suppression against the citizens to account, the senators noted, “Nepal has gained significant achievements during the last two decades of its democratic exercise. Protecting achievements earned with substantial contributions of the citizens is extremely necessary.”
The senators emphasized that a peaceful, dynamic, and fully democratic Nepal is a shared concern for the people of Nepal, the United States, and the surrounding region. They expressed confidence that the Government of Nepal would implement strong measures to combat corruption and address institutional weaknesses in order to regain the trust of its citizens.
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