Kathmandu: Members of Parliament, politicians and civil society representatives have agreed to expedite the process of ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in Nepal.
At a program on “Interaction for the Ratification of Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons” organized by Forum for Nation Building Nepal and International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, stakeholders discussed the need to spread the message of peace by ensuring a nuclear weapons free world.
“Peace should be the greatest tool of Nepal’s diplomacy,” said Hari Prasad Uprety, Member of Parliament (MP) and former Minister for Defense. “Nepal should not delay in ratifying the treaty as we are known as the land of Buddha throughout the world.”
“Total elimination of nuclear weapons should remain as the highest priority of Nepal,” he added. “This will also send a message that Nepal is committed to peace.”
Even our army is recognized as peacekeepers in the world, he said. “The world cannot afford wars. That is why, elimination of nuclear weapons should be a common agenda for all countries and leaders who want to see humanity grow and thrive.”
Another MP Damodar Bairagi opined that unnecessary delay in ratifying the UN treaty will not send a positive message to the world. “We will discuss the matter at the International Relations and Tourism Committee and will push for the ratification,” he pledged.
MP Chhiring Lhamu Lama (Tamang) also assured to push for the meaningful deliberation of the matter at the parliament. Nepal should not remain indifference to advocate for global peace and order, she said.
Parliamentarian Ganga Ram Chaudhary opined that the International Relations and Tourism Committee will push for ratification of the treaty in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In the event, former MP and policy expert Dr Deepak Prakash Bhatt presented the overall status of progress toward ratification of the treaty in Nepal.
Nirmal Kumar Upreti, president of Forum for Nation Building Nepal shared the TPNW and its provisions among the participants. He also highlighted the need to ratify the treaty by the country to reiterate the commitment toward a peaceful world.
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