Mr. Speaker, Canada has been monitoring the volatile situation in Nepal closely throughout this period of unrest and instability.
Most recently, the King delivered a speech calling for the reinstatement of parliament. The opposition parties have agreed that G.P. Koirala should lead a new government.
The Nepalese people have struggled and endured violent repression in their effort to restore democracy to their country. With the return of parliamentary democracy, it is incumbent on Nepal's political parties to work to ensure democratic, honest and accountable governance.
Canada will continue to monitor the situation closely and encourage all sides to restore democracy peacefully and quickly.