NEPAL - INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNSC CONSULTATION ON

UNCLAS STATE 041414 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: UNSC PREL UNMIN NP SUBJECT: NEPAL - INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNSC CONSULTATION ON UNMIN ¶1. The Department requests that USUN draw on the following points during the UN Security Council's discussion of the UN Mission in Nepal's (UNMIN) report on the elections in Nepal, scheduled for April 21. ¶2. Begin Points: -- The United States congratulates Nepal on the successful conclusion of the April 11 elections. -- We thank SRSG Martin and the staff of UNMIN for their work in carrying out UNMIN's mandate in supporting the electoral process and verifying the status of combatants in the cantonments. -- We commend the Nepalese people and for their respect for democratic norms in the conduct of the elections. -- We urge all parties to continue to refrain from violence and to exercise patience in the post electoral period, as the constitutional assembly prepares to be seated. -- We look forward to the formation of an assembly that reflects the will of the Nepalese people, ready to begin the important work of framing a constitution that addresses their needs. -- With these elections concluded, the U.S. looks forward to consulting with our Council colleagues, the government of Nepal and other regional partners regarding the future of UNMIN. End Points. RICE