KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud, has urged the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) to hold its general convention as per its statute. Minister Saud urged both the NRNA establishment and the dissenting representatives to act by the statute.
Both sides met with Foreign Minister Saud at the ministry on Sunday. "NRNA should make its statute clear if it is not. Activities as per clear statute are indisputable," he said, adding that the relations between Foreign Ministry and NRNA should be smooth and cordial.
He reminded that the ministry was not for controlling any organisation. But, the activities of the organisation forwarded in parallel are damaging, Minister Saud reminded the NRNA representatives.
On the occasion, Executive Chairman of NRNA, Badri KC informed that both sides had forged an agreement for unity in the presence of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Executive Chair KC, Vice Chair RK Sharma were from the establishment and Binod Kunwar from the dissenting group had formed a high-level talk team comprising coordinators DB Chhetri and Janaki Gurung. Chhetri and Gurung signed the agreement paper.
As per the information shared before Foreign Minister, an agreement was made to hold the 11th general convention in coming October. The general convention will be a unity and collaboration event.
There is a provision that the NRNA needs to receive permission from the Foreign Ministry for statute amendment.
The long-standing dispute of the NRNA has been resolved. It was agreed today that the NRNA, which was divided into two groups after the 10th general convention, will be unified.
According to NRNA, the two groups reached a four-point agreement on unity.
On the initiative of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, NRNA, divided into two groups, united. Former Finance Minister Janardan Sharma also played a role in settling the NRNA dispute.
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Published Date: June 19, 2023, 12:00 am
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