Kathmandu, Apr 11: Nepalese Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand today called for national unity in converting the Maoist-government ceasefire into lasting peace. All political parties, business community and civil society should cooperate with the government to convert the ceasefire into lasting peace, he said, addressing a function held here to mark the industry and commerce day. Nepalese people are experiencing relief after the announcement of ceasefire in January, he said.
The government is committed to establishing peace and security in the country which is a pre-requisite for development, Chand said. Bureau Report