Kathmandu, Apr. 6
Speaker Devraj Ghimire said that Nepal's journey towards social justice, inclusivity, and peaceful transformation serves as an exemplary model for the world.
Addressing the 150th Assembly of
the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent of Uzbekistan, on Sunday, Speaker
Ghimire highlighted how Nepal successfully ended its political conflict through
a fundamental agreement and made the transition from a unitary state system to
a federal democratic republic.
Referring to Nepal's constitution, the
Speaker pointed out that it ensures full social justice, equality, and
inclusivity, Speaker Ghimire’s secretariat informed in a statement.
He presented the fact that gender and
ethnic inclusivity are guaranteed at the highest levels of government and
policy-making.
“He particularly highlighted the
constitutional provision that mandates the President and Vice-President to be
chosen from different genders or communities, as well as the provision that the
leadership of both houses of Parliament should come from different genders and
political parties, calling it exemplary,” read the statement.
In his speech on ‘Parliamentary Work for
Social Development and Justice’ delivered at the conference on behalf of
Nepal's Parliament, Speaker Ghimire portrayed Parliament as the main vehicle
for social change. He stated, "Parliaments can bring about positive change
in society through policy-making, budget allocation, law-making, and oversight
of implementation."
He expressed his belief that through
parliamentary diplomacy, international cooperation can be expanded to tackle
major barriers to social progress such as poverty, conflict, and climate
change.
Likewise, Speaker Ghimire also spoke on representation
for women, youth, indigenous groups, and marginalised communities, along with
the promotion of parliamentary openness, as one of Nepal's significant
achievements. Speaking about Nepal's 16th Five-Year Plan, he
mentioned that the government has prioritised ensuring equal access to health,
education, employment, and housing for all citizens.
Highlighting climate change as Nepal's most
serious challenge, Speaker Ghimire noted that natural disasters are affecting
the lives of millions of citizens every year. He reminded the international
community of Nepal's role in promoting green energy, climate adaptation
policies and expanding international cooperation to ensure climate justice.
Similarly, informing the parliamentary
delegates about the upcoming "Sagarmatha Dialogue" scheduled for May
16-18 in Nepal, Speaker Ghimire mentioned that the event would facilitate an
international debate on the impact of climate change in the mountainous
regions.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 7 April 2025.
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