KATHMANDU: The government of Nepal has showed concern over the latest political situation in Myanmar.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, it said, “We believe that all parties involved will respect the will of the Myanmar people and hope that the democratic and constitutional process will be restored soon.”
“Nepal has been closely following the recent developments in Myanmar,” the statement further said, “We are equally concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the detained civilian leaders including President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and call for their immediate release.”
A section of civil society members and organizations, including main opposition party Nepali Congress, have also raised voice against the Myanmar army’s coup.