Envoys to India will be appointed soon: Dr. Mahat

Kathmandu, Aug 27: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat Saturday said that the government would soon appoint ambassadors to India and other countries.

Speaking in an interaction organized here, Dr Mahat informed that the preparations were underway to appoint envoys to India before the visit of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda.

“The government will first appoint ambassadors to India and China and then in other countries,” he said.

Dr Mahat stated that the government was for developing relations with both the neighbours on the basis of mutual trust and understanding.

“Nepal should take benefits from the fast growing economies, China and India, and we are for pragmatic bilateral relations with the two neighbours,” remarked the Minister.

He said that government had given priority to boosting bilateral relations with the neighbours whereby Nepal’s national interest would be served and concerns of China and India would also be addressed.

According to Dr Mahat, Nepal should create environment conducive to boosting the bilateral relations with its neighbours so as to minimize trade deficit.

He informed that the government had given priority to the security and interest of Nepalese working in the Gulf and other regions.

“I have a plan to get the Nepalese embassies in the Gulf countries engaged in the welfare of the Nepalese workers. They are the major contributors to the national economy and therefore we must not ignore their safety and security,” he added.

He said that he preferred diplomatic ways to resolve the issues with neighbouring countries and maintained that public debate wouldn’t contribute much in this regard.

Speaking on a different note, the Foreign Minister said that agreement with the Madhesh-based parties would be implemented after the government took a full shape.

He claimed that the government was working to implement the constitution, distribute relief grants to the quake victims and expedite reconstruction works.

“Constitution will be implemented with consensus from all political parties,” he said.