Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has reassured the commitment of the current government to avoid entering into any agreements contrary to national interests. During discussions on a bill amending the Constitutional Council (Works, Duties, Rights, and Work Procedures) Act, 2066 BS in a meeting of the House of Representatives, State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, the Prime Minister emphasized that the government would engage only in agreements that align with the nation's interests.

Responding to queries from lawmakers regarding his recent meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the agreements signed with India, PM Dahal clarified his stance. He stated, "During the meeting, I talked on matters of Nepal's national interest and the electricity trade agreement only. The electricity trade agreement is in Nepal's interest, and an agreement has been reached by which Nepal will export 10,000 megawatts of power in 10 years."

Addressing concerns about projects with investments of up to INR 200 million, the Prime Minister emphasized that Nepal also plays a decisive role and has a partnership in such matters. He further explained, "The main thing is that an agreement has been made by which India will buy 10,000 megawatts of power in 10 years, no matter who has produced the electricity. It is not necessary to have any doubts, and the implementation of the agreement will also be only in Nepal's national interest."

In response to questions about the Indian External Affairs Minister's concerns over a Chinese delegation's visit to Nepal, Prime Minister Dahal clarified, "He (S Jaishankar) did not even mention a word about this matter during the one-to-one and the delegation-level meeting as well. That is only falsehood and propaganda; it does not have any truth."

Highlighting the importance of unanimous consensus, the Prime Minister stressed that the amendment bill was introduced to address issues and malpractices observed in constitutional appointments in the past.