Kathmandu, February 28
Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali attended the third and final day of the high-level segment of the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday.
He had bilateral meetings with Epsy Campbell Barr, First Vice-President of Costa Rica and Kyaw Tin, Union Minister for International Cooperation of Myanmar. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, matters of bilateral interests, regional and multilateral cooperation were discussed during the meetings.
Minister Gyawali also met with Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and shared Nepal’s experience on a successful peace process, democratic transition, legislative measures, and inclusive development approach.
Minister Gyawali mentioned that Nepal has been addressing the remaining truth and reconciliation issues taking up the concerns of victims, Supreme Court verdict, reconciliation in the society and relevant international commitments. He also appreciated the role of OHCHR in promoting and protecting human rights everywhere.
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