UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman made this call for dialogue as he concluded a two-day visit to Nepal yesterday aiming to encourage maximum flexibility to resolve the current political situation in the Himalayan nation, that also witnessed two powerful earthquakes last year.
He met with a number of the country's political and civil society leaders, including President Bidya Devi Bandari and Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.
According to a statement from his office, Feltman expressed "deep concern about current developments that are adversely affecting Nepal's humanitarian situation, economic performance and reconstruction efforts".
"Commending Nepalis on their resolve to address these issues with a spirit of flexibility and compromise, Feltman encouraged political leaders to overcome urgently current differences on constitutional arrangements through inclusive dialogue and parliamentary process," the statement said.
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Feltman, on behalf of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, conveyed the United Nations' appreciation for Nepal's unwavering commitment and contribution to the Organisation's work in its 60 years of membership, citing in particular Nepal's role in UN peacekeeping operations and in representing the concerns of landlocked developing countries.
"In turn, Feltman assured Nepal of the UN's unwavering partnership in its recovery following the devastating earthquakes of 2015 as well as in addressing broader humanitarian and development needs," the statement said.