The Constitution of Nepal is one of the most inclusive constitutions in the world: Foreign Minister

Addressing the National Day ceremony organized by the Nepali Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, she held the opinion that the Nepalese people had to struggle for a long time to prepare a constitution through a democratic governance system. At the invitation of Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, while participating in the meeting of women foreign ministers of the world, the foreign minister Rana is in Canada.

'The announcement of the Constitution of Nepal 2072 is an important moment in Nepali history. This democratic constitution was created by the inclusive and representative Constituent Assembly made with the broad participation of the Nepalese people. Therefore, this is a constitution created with the direct participation of the Nepali people' is in the press note issued by the Secretariat of the Foreign Minister.

The constitution represents Nepal's multi-racial, multilingual and multicultural spirit and will help in building an inclusive and democratic society, she said.

To respect universally accepted principles of human rights and civil liberties She mentioned that there is an important aspect of the constitution.

'I think our constitution is one of the most inclusive constitutions in the world, which has ensured 33 percent female representation in the federal parliament and state assembly and 40 percent in local government,' she said.

Presenting an example of how women have succeeded in reaching the highest bodies of the state such as the President, Chief Justice, Speaker of the House in Nepal in about a decade since this constitution was implemented, Minister Rana said that the representation of women in the country's civil servants, security agencies and other sectors has also increased.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Rana also appreciated the Canadian government's support in Nepal's democratic process and constitution writing campaign.