KATHMANDU, April 10: President Ram Chandra Paudel on Friday addressed a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, outlining a 17-point agenda covering governance, economic reform, employment and foreign policy priorities of the government.
Addressing lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, Paudel said the newly elected government has a serious responsibility to strengthen good governance, improve service delivery and accelerate economic development in line with public expectations.
The president paid tribute to those who lost their lives in Nepal’s democratic movements and thanked political parties, election officials, security personnel and voters for ensuring peaceful and credible parliamentary elections.
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He noted that the new parliament reflects unprecedented participation of young representatives, signalling growing youth engagement in Nepal’s federal democratic system.
Paudel said public aspirations include transparent governance, an end to corruption, job opportunities within the country, social justice and faster economic and social development.
He stressed the need to create employment at home, reform the education system to match labour market demand and address the growing outflow of young workers abroad.
The president also highlighted the importance of efficient public services, stronger coordination among federal, provincial and local governments, and the rule of law.
On foreign policy, Paudel said Nepal should maintain balanced and mutually respectful relations with neighbouring and friendly countries, while safeguarding national interests.
He also called for greater global cooperation to address the impacts of climate change, stressing the need to advance climate justice for vulnerable nations.
Concluding his address, Paudel urged political parties, state institutions and citizens to work together to strengthen democracy, national unity and economic prosperity.
