We will also extend help to conclude transitional justice: US Ambassador

The United States has shown concern over the remaining works of peace process and issues of transitional justice.

During a meeting with newly appointed Finance Minister Barshaman Pun, US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R Thompson said that the remaining works of the peace process would conclude soon.

According to an official at the Finance Ministry, Ambassador Thompson, during the meeting, said that the bill related to transitional justice will be finalized soon, expressing his hope that the works of peace process will get momentum after that.

“Bill related to transitional justice will be finalized soon and the US is hopeful of concluding the remaining works of the peace process,” US Ambassador Thompson said, adding, “America is ready to extend help for the same.”

He said that America is ready to provide financial support to conclude the remaining works of the peace process, mentioning that many other countries of the world are also found to have been interested in extending the support.

The Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the Parliament is preparing to finalize the TRC bill.

During a meeting called by the Committee to finalize and endorse the bill, Law Minister Dhan Raj Gurung had sought time to discuss the controversial issues of TRC with the Prime Minister.

After questions were raised over some provisions of the bill, Law Minister Gurung said that internal discussions should be held on the issue.

The CPN-UML underscored the need for the victim-friendly bill.

A UML-led new coalition has been formed after the break-up of the Nepali Congress-CPN (Maoist Center) alliance.

With the change in the ruling coalition, a meeting of the Law Committee called on Monday to finalize the bill related to transitional justice was postponed.

The government is preparing to finalize the TRC bill from this Parliament session by forging consensus on some issues.

Meanwhile, Ambassador Thompson expressed his commitment to continue the development assistance provided by the US.

In response, Minister Pun thanked Ambassador Thompson for his commitment to continue the cooperation in the coming days while recalling the efforts of the US in the overall development of Nepal.