Fruitful Talks
THE much-awaited talks between Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba
and President of the United States of America George W. Bush were held the other day at
the Oval Office in the White House. As expected by the Nepalese people, the two leaders
discussed matters related to bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation against
terrorism. In course of the talks the two leaders reportedly reiterated their respective
countries' determination to defeat all forms and manifestations of terrorism.
Coincidentally, Prime Minister Deuba's US visit happened to be at the time when the
governments of both the countries are fighting terrorism. Following the September 11
attack the US government has launched a global campaign against terrorism whereas His
Majesty's the Government is now in its decisive fight against the Maoist terrorists. In
fact, the United States has always been a great friend of Nepal. It has been one of the
important development partners of Nepal since decades. Presently, Nepal is in the crisis
mainly due to the violent insurgencies initiated by the Maoists and the US government's
willingness to support Nepal in its fight against Maoist terrorists is very significant.
The frequent visits to Nepal made by the different high ranking US officials last year and
Secretary of the State Colin Powell's visit a few months back speak the US government's
willingness to support Nepal in its fights against terrorism. Moreover, the US
government's recent announcement of an assistance package to Nepal further underlined the
importance it attaches to consolidating Nepal's multi-party democracy and development
activities. It is a matter of satisfaction that Prime Minister Deuba got an opportunity to
meet President Bush and other American to discuss the problems faced by the country.
Certainly, Nepal which is now waging war against the terrorists need more support from the
international communities to achieve its goal. President Bush's assurance of continue
support to Nepal's fight against terrorism and strengthening and safeguarding democracy
indicates that Prime Minister 's US visit is absolutely successful. Indeed, the motif
behind Prime Minister's US visit was to seek all sorts of supports from the latter in
defeating the Maoist terrorists and Premier Deuba has been successful in his mission. As
such all peace loving Nepalese people should feel happy towards the US government's
constant support to Nepal.
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