| diwas k |
Posted
on 24-Apr-02 05:33 AM
Transcript: US Dept of State Press Briefing, Apr 23, 2002.
(only Nepal related q&a is here)
Richard Boucher is the State Dept Spokesman.
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QUESTION: Since the United States started its war against global
terrorism in Afghanistan, it received global support to fight
terrorism around the globe. But the people of Nepal are still
waiting and watching when they will see the light of hope when the
United States will come to rescue them; because, every day the
Maoist terrorists are -- activities are taking place.
MR. BOUCHER: I don't think you can operate on the assumption that
the United States has to go everywhere to fight every terrorist. I
would say at the same time, though, you have to know that we are
working very closely with the people in Nepal. The Secretary was out
there coordinating with them right from the -- very soon after these
troubles began again. We have continued to work with Nepal. They
have asked us for help from the United States and from other
countries in overcoming the Maoist insurgency, as well as dealing
with the pressing economic and social needs.
We had meetings April 3rd and 4th in Washington with the Nepalese
Foreign Secretary, and with him we discussed ways in which we can
support Nepal in combating the Maoist insurgency and assisting in
Nepal's economic development.
We are assessing Nepal's needs and reviewing several options for
military assistance to Nepal. We have asked Congress for a
supplemental appropriation of $20 million in foreign military
financing for Nepal so that we can support more assistance.
We have also been providing development assistance directed towards
immediate, high-impact job creation programs to promote development
and improve living conditions for Nepalese in rural areas.
Once again, we reiterate our support for the right of Nepal to
safeguard its citizens against these guerrillas within the framework
of its own constitution.
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read entire transcript at
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2002/9649.htm
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| thought |
Posted
on 24-Apr-02 07:18 AM
diwas k,
I hope that US congress will pass the assistance package for Nepal. The US is one of the good friend of Nepal and a top donor to Nepal.
The will of Maoist to fight with any enemy should not be disregarded because they already knew that western nations might help to the Nepalese government in every sort of assistance, i. e. finance, weapon, training etc.
The main question is that will our government learn a lesson from this war?
Getting assistance from the US for this critical time is a good thing to fight against Maoist.
Now, we can depict our nation that how weak it is interms of finance and national integrity.
Good Bless
Nepal
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