KATHMANDU – The ruling parties have issued a joint statement following a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Friday. The statement addresses the government’s first 100 days, current issues, and upcoming plans.
The current government operates with the support and participation of various parties, including Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, Janata amajwadi Party (JSP), Janamat, JSP Nepal, Loktantrik Samajwadi Party, and Nagarik Unmukti Party, based on a seven-point agreement between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML.
When the government was formed under the leadership of CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, the country faced an extreme economic crisis, with declining morale among industrialists and business owners.
The statement said that a significant number of young people sought employment and educational opportunities abroad due to budget constraints that hindered the state’s ability to fund development and construction projects.
In response, the current government was established with a commitment to advancing good governance, development, and prosperity, aiming to create a foundation for political stability through constitutional, legal, and structural reforms while strengthening the nation’s democratic future. The government has now completed its first 100 days in office.
The policies, programs, and budget of the current administration were passed under the previous government.
Nevertheless, the current government has taken crucial steps to pull the country out of the economic crisis and promote good governance and development through political and administrative initiatives, according to the statement.
“To address the ongoing challenges facing the country, we present the following common vision to enhance the effectiveness of the current government, which is dedicated to strengthening the democratic future of our nation,” the statement said.
The parties said that “on the occasion of the completion of 100 days” of the joint government, Prime Minister Oli has made public the progress of the work accomplished by the government.
“We commend the positive contributions made by our partner parties. Furthermore, we express our commitment to effectively implement the work plan established by the government for the remainder of its term,” the statement said.
Staitng that it is regrettable that the process of transitional justice remains incomplete, even after such an extended period since the peace process began, the parties said, “However, since the current government was formed, we have resolved the legal complexities surrounding transitional justice through a consensual approach.”
With the completion of legal arrangements, the process of forming both commissions has commenced, ensuring that victims affected by the conflict receive justice, the statement said.
“We anticipate the cooperation of all parties in effectively advancing the work of transitional justice in the coming days,” it added. Since the establishment of the current government, significant efforts have been made to foster a favorable investment environment through legal reforms, the parties said.
The private sector has become optimistic regarding the economic reform process, the statement said adding that positive signs have emerged in the economy, marked by the settlement of arrears, an increase in capital expenditure, and improved revenue growth.
