By IANS,
Brussels : An European parliamentary delegation is in Kathmandu May 25-29 to participate in an inter-parliamentary meeting, EuAsiaNews reported Tuesday.
The six-member delegation is led by British member of European Parliament Jean Lambert.
During the visit, the EU parliamentarians will meet various political figures, including Nepalese president, prime minister and foreign minister to discuss new proposed constitution for Nepal that is due to be announced May 29.
The delegation will also address issues of climate change and the refugee situation.
“It is an honour to be leading this delegation to Nepal and I am pleased to use this opportunity to build on our already existing relations during this time of great political change for the country. This new constitution marks a really important point for Nepal on its path to democracy and the European Parliament is keen to offer whatever assistance to that process we can,” said Lambert in press statements.