Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that preparations are ongoing to receive the report of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on Nepal-India relations.
In a meeting of the National Concern and Coordination Committee under the National Assembly held today, the PM said internal preparations are initiated to receive the report from both countries at a time.
The lawmakers had expressed their concerns on the EPG report against the backdrop of India's reluctance to receive the report.
Responding to the lawmakers' concerns, the PM said a situation could surface to decide on the part of Nepal if there was no condition to receive the EPG report at a time from both sides.
The EPG was formed by the governments of the two countries to review past agreements signed between the two countries.
In case there is no condition to receive the report on the mutual understanding of both the countries, Nepal will take its own decision.
“The homework is underway to receive the report simultaneously since the EPG was formed and te report was also prepared based on the mutual understanding of the two countries,” said PM, “If that does not happen, situations will arise that Nepal will take its own course.”
Similarly, Prime Minister Dahal said that the talks are underway with the British government to address the issues related to the Gurkha Recruitment. The negotiation has reached the final stage, said PM.
“A UK minister who recently came to Nepal said the issue has reached the final stage and we are urging the British government to settle this issue at the earliest,” said PM.
