Press release by MEA, GOI, New Delhi regarding recent developments in Nepal

The following press release has been issued today by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi Government of India has taken note of the recent developments in Nepal, including the decisions taken by the Nepali Congress and the UML, the views expressed by civil society representatives in their public meetings and the announcement of a unilateral ceasefire by the Maoists.

We believe that the problems of Nepal can only be addressed on a durable basis through a process of dialogue and reconciliation in an atmosphere free from violence and terror. We hope that the ceasefire announced by the Maoists will contribute towards creating an environment in which a peace process can begin.