Nov. 3, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: In Atlanta, Deborah Hakes, +1 404 420 5124; In Kathmandu, Sarah Levit-Shore, +977 985 110 0712
The Carter Center welcomes the recent agreement by Nepal's political parties to address key outstanding issues in the peace process, including the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants, drafting of the constitution, and other important points.
"I commend Nepal's political parties for reaching consensus on these critical and challenging issues. Nepal's leaders have once again demonstrated their statesmanship and their capacity to resolve differences through dialogue. Swift implementation of this agreement by all can consolidate the historic achievements of Nepal's peace process," said former U.S. President and Carter Center Co-Founder Jimmy Carter.
The Carter Center remains dedicated to supporting the people of Nepal as they continue along the path to sustainable peace and prosperity.
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The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide. A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, the Center has helped to improve life for people in more than 70 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; improving mental health care; and teaching farmers to increase crop production. Please visit www.cartercenter.org to learn more about The Carter Center.
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