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The Print
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
PMs of India, Nepal should sit together to resolve outstanding issues: Ex-Nepalese PM Bhattarai
He also spoke about the political landscape of the Himalayan nation and the 'revolution' his country saw for making of a constitutional democracy. Interacting with reporters here, Bhattarai said that he met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his ongoing India visit and had a brief discussion with him. New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) Former Nepalese prime minister Baburam Bhattarai on Monday emphasised on the historic ties between India and Nepal, and suggested that the PMs of both the countries should sit together to 'resolve outstanding issues'. 'The political instability in Nepal is a product of an unfinished revolution or a very prolonged transition after a political revolution,' he said in his opening remarks before fielding questions from reporters on a wide range of subjects. On India-Nepal relations, he underlined the historic ties between the two neighbours and said 'dialogue is the best way to resolve outstanding issues' between the two countries. He referred to the border disputes like the Kalapani issue, among other issues inherited over the last century or so. Bhattarai also referred to the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli and the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship to buttress his point. 'Until and unless we have a good relationship with India, specially in economic cooperation, it is very difficult for Nepal to prosper in short time. Because of ceratin misunderstanding, or issues left behind by history, which we have not been able to resolve… We need to discuss it thoroughly,' he said. 'It is high time, our two prime ministers meet together and resolve the outstanding problems left by history, and have a close working relationship between India and Nepal,' the former PM of Nepal said. India is a 'rising regional power', while Nepal has been lagging behind, he said. 'We need a good understanding among the top political leadership. Whatever problems are left behind by history need to be resolved through dialogues,' Bhattarai said. On a question on China-Nepal ties, he said that Nepal is 'never going to be used as a card against India'. Later, interacting with PTI Videos, Bhattarai said, 'We are the closest neighbours, historically, politically, culturally, and socially.' 'But, because of some misunderstanding or wrong policies followed by both the governments, our relations have been strained for some time. So, I wish these strained ties will be resolved, and both countries can prosper together,' he said. 'Old issues should be resolved through dialogues, this is my humble suggestion,' he added. The former PM of Nepal said his country needs investment from India, and there is potential in tourism, industrial, health and IT sectors. On the future roadmap of Nepal, he said Nepal was late to abolish monarchy and walk on the path of democracy. 'We are doing quite well, and there is no reason we should go back. Anything that is dead cannot be resurrected, and in the case of Nepalese monarchy, the same rule applies,' he underlined. The dividends of a revolution should go to the masses or the people in the form of socio-economic transformation or rapid economic development, he said. 'But in Nepal, though we formed our own Constitution through a Constituent Assembly, in which I had a role to play as a chairman of the Constituent Committee… because of some lacunae in the form of governance or electoral system, we have had constant political instability,' Bhattarai added. He termed the political revolution in Nepal as a 'great victory' as it 'overthrew a monarchy', but lamented it was 'partly unsuccessful' in the country. In his opening remarks, he also proposed that Nepal should go for a 'directly elected president and a fully proportional parliament.' PTI KND KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PMs of India, Nepal should sit together to resolve outstanding issues: Ex-Nepalese PM Bhattarai
New Delhi, Former Nepalese prime minister Baburam Bhattarai on Monday emphasised on the historic ties between India and Nepal, and suggested that the PMs of both the countries should sit together to "resolve outstanding issues". Interacting with reporters here, Bhattarai said that he met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his ongoing India visit and had a brief discussion with him. He also spoke about the political landscape of the Himalayan nation and the "revolution" his country saw for making of a constitutional democracy. "The political instability in Nepal is a product of an unfinished revolution or a very prolonged transition after a political revolution," he said in his opening remarks before fielding questions from reporters on a wide range of subjects. On India-Nepal relations, he underlined the historic ties between the two neighbours and said "dialogue is the best way to resolve outstanding issues" between the two countries. He referred to the border disputes like the Kalapani issue, among other issues inherited over the last century or so. Bhattarai also referred to the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli and the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship to buttress his point. "Until and unless we have a good relationship with India, specially in economic cooperation, it is very difficult for Nepal to prosper in short time. Because of ceratin misunderstanding, or issues left behind by history, which we have not been able to resolve... We need to discuss it thoroughly," he said. "It is high time, our two prime ministers meet together and resolve the outstanding problems left by history, and have a close working relationship between India and Nepal," the former PM of Nepal said. India is a "rising regional power", while Nepal has been lagging behind, he said. "We need a good understanding among the top political leadership. Whatever problems are left behind by history need to be resolved through dialogues," Bhattarai said. On a question on China-Nepal ties, he said that Nepal is "never going to be used as a card against India". Later, interacting with PTI Videos, Bhattarai said, "We are the closest neighbours, historically, politically, culturally, and socially." "But, because of some misunderstanding or wrong policies followed by both the governments, our relations have been strained for some time. So, I wish these strained ties will be resolved, and both countries can prosper together," he said. "Old issues should be resolved through dialogues, this is my humble suggestion," he added. The former PM of Nepal said his country needs investment from India, and there is potential in tourism, industrial, health and IT sectors. On the future roadmap of Nepal, he said Nepal was late to abolish monarchy and walk on the path of democracy. "We are doing quite well, and there is no reason we should go back. Anything that is dead cannot be resurrected, and in the case of Nepalese monarchy, the same rule applies," he underlined. The dividends of a revolution should go to the masses or the people in the form of socio-economic transformation or rapid economic development, he said. "But in Nepal, though we formed our own Constitution through a Constituent Assembly, in which I had a role to play as a chairman of the Constituent Committee... because of some lacunae in the form of governance or electoral system, we have had constant political instability," Bhattarai added. He termed the political revolution in Nepal as a "great victory" as it "overthrew a monarchy", but lamented it was "partly unsuccessful" in the country. In his opening remarks, he also proposed that Nepal should go for a "directly elected president and a fully proportional parliament."
Morocco World
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
United States to Commemorate 250 Years of US-Morocco Friendship
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution to celebrate Morocco as 'the first country to officially recognize the United States on December 1, 1777,' marking 250 years of diplomatic relationships in 2027. Resolution 251, titled 'Recognizing the longstanding friendship between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America,' pointed to historical landmarks such as the establishment of relationships upon Sultan's Muhammed Ben Abdullah's decision to open Moroccan ports to American merchants and the Continental Congress sending of the first democratic correspondence to Morocco in 1780. The resolution also acknowledges the 'Treaty of Peace and Friendship.' Signed in 1787, the treaty established formal diplomatic ties between the two nations. The Jouse's resolution lauded this bilateral partnership as 'the longest unbroken diplomatic relationship in United States history.' The document goes on to mention Morocco's gifting the United States the Tangier American Legation In 1821, making it the first American diplomatic property abroad. The House hailed this as a symbol of the enduring friendship between the two nations. The resolution also highlights Morocco's commitment to religious coexistence, its protection of Jewish communities, and its ongoing efforts in 'interfaith dialogue and Holocaust education.' Read also: In addition, the resolution welcomes Morocco's signing of the 'Abraham Accords'- a series of highly controversial, US-brokered agreements on the normalization of ties between Arab states and Israel. The decision also states that Morocco and the US have established 'a multifaceted partnership' built on strategic, economic, and cultural interests, emphasizing that Morocco is the only African country with a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. Notably, the trade agreement, which has been in place since 2006, made Morocco the 46th largest export marker in 2024, according to the Office of US States Representatives. The resolution also cites Morocco's engagement in global initiatives such as nuclear nonproliferation efforts and the countering of illicit arms trafficking. It further pointed to the countries' cooperation in areas of regional security, counterterrorism efforts and military coordination, such as the 'African Lion,' a series of joint military exercises between the US and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces since 2007. The US House of Representatives ultimately called for continued cooperation in areas such as trade, security, digital transformation, and humanitarian efforts, supporting efforts to celebrate the long standing partnership in the lead-up to 2027. Morocco recognized the United States in 1777 for strategic and diplomatic reasons during the 'American Revolutionary War' against Britain. In addition to establishing strong trade relations, Morocco sought to counterbalance European powers and to position itself as an independent force in the Mediterranean and Atlantic region. The US, however, has been subject to sharp criticism in Morocco in recent years. Many analysts are increasingly taking issue with America's perceived history as a settler colony and its role in starting and fueling wars and conflicts in the Middle East and beyond.
