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Foreign Minister meets with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on the sidelines of the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday. (Photo: Foreign Ministry)

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva today.

During the meeting, Dr Deuba reaffirmed Nepal's commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights. She highlighted Nepal's significant progress in human rights as exemplary despite limited means and resources.

She briefed the High Commissioner that the Constitution of Nepal has guaranteed civil liberties as well as political, economic, social and cultural rights of the citizens as fundamental rights, reiterating the country's dedication to democratic values, rule of law and independence of the judiciary.

Similarly, she expressed Nepal's determination to conclude the transitional justice process soon, informing about ongoing efforts to draft a law aimed at completing the remaining work of the peace process.

Foreign Minister Dr Deuba was accompanied by Dr Krishna Prasad Dhakal, Head of the UN Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ram Prasad Subedi, Nepal's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, and Rajendra Thapa, Joint Secretary at the Human Rights and International Treaty Agreements Division of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

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