I would like to inform you that there is no truth to the public discussion that an agreement has been reached between the Nepali Army and the US Army to mine uranium metal in Mustang district: Foreign Minister Khanal
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Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has clarified that there is no truth in the talk that an agreement has been reached between the Nepali Army and the US Army for uranium mining in Mustang district.
Responding to queries raised by lawmakers in the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, Minister Khanal informed that there is no agreement or agreement with any party regarding mining in the area. Minister Khanal said that such claims made in some digital media outlets are completely baseless and that the relevant bodies of the Nepal government have already refuted them. The Foreign Minister also expressed his commitment that no agreement will be made that would adversely affect Nepal's non-aligned foreign policy and the principle of Panchasheel.
'I would like to inform you that there is no truth in the public talk that an agreement has been reached between the Nepali Army and the US Army for uranium mining in Mustang district. No agreement or agreement has been made with anyone regarding mining in this area.' The baseless claims made in some digital media in this regard have been refuted by the concerned bodies of the Government of Nepal,' he said. Minister Khanal also said that the government is fully committed to the provisions of Article 289 of the Constitution of Nepal 2072 BS regarding natural resources and their utilization. 'Initial studies, very preliminary studies, have indicated the possibility of mining in Mustang, but there is a need for further study and exploration in this regard. The Department of Mines of Nepal will take necessary steps in this regard,' he said. Although the initial studies on the possibility of mining in Mustang indicate positive results, further detailed study and exploration is needed in this regard, he said. He also clarified that the Department of Mines and Geology will take necessary steps in this regard.
