Security Council press statement on nepal

 

The following Security Council press statement on Nepal was read out today by Council President Vitaly Churkin ( Russian Federation):

The members of the Security Council welcomed the progress towards Constituent Assembly elections in Nepal.

Members of the Security Council looked forward to elections being held in a free and fair manner on 10 April and urged all Nepalese parties to uphold public security and create an atmosphere that is conducive to a successful forthcoming election.

The members of the Security Council reiterated their full support for the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN).

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