United Nations: Condoling the death of
former Nepalese Premier Girija Prasad Koirala, UN Secretary-
General Ban Ki-moon today said it is a "huge loss" for Nepal
and the ongoing peace process there.
Ban said the 87-year-old Nepali Congress leader, who
passed away this afternoon in Kathmandu, would be remembered
"as a strong voice of multilateralism."
"Mr Koirala`s death is a huge loss for Nepal and its
ongoing peace process. As a friend of the United Nations and a
staunch believer in its ideals and principles, Koirala will be
remembered as a strong voice of multilateralism and global
cooperation," Ban said in a statement here.
It also noted that Koirala led the nation`s labour and
democratic movement of the 20th century and "fought fearlessly
and at considerable personal sacrifice for justice and
democratic rights in his country."
"His courageous and resolute leadership played a
central role in the People`s Movement of 2005- 2006 and to the
ending of the 10-year armed conflict," the statement said.
Ban said he was grateful for Koirala`s unwavering
support to the United Nations for its role in the peace
process and human rights work in Nepal.
PTI
