Staff Reporter:
Former chief justice of Nepal Sushila Karki was sworn in as the country’s interim prime minister to lead a six-month transition period to elections, after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the previous gov-ernment. The previous prime minister quit on Tuesday as the parliament was set ablaze.
“I, Sushila Karki… take an oath in the name of the country and the people to fulfill my duty as the inter-im prime minister,” the 73-year-old Karki, Nepal’s first woman chief justice, said
Bangladesh’s interim government’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has greeted the newly appointed Prime Minister of Nepal Sushila Karki.
“On behalf of the Government and the People of Bangladesh and on my own behalf, I extend my warm-est congratulations to Your Excellency on your appointment as Prime Minister of Nepal,” he said in a greeting message yesterday.
“Your assumption of this high office, at a critical and challenging time, is a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in you by the people of Nepal,” the head of the interim government said.
Professor Yunus added: “As a longstanding friend and neighbor of Nepal, we are confident that under your able leadership and guidance, Nepal and its resilient people will continue to progress on the path of peace, development and stability”.
The Chief Adviser said he is looking forward to work closely with the new Nepalese Prime Minister to further strengthen the deep rooted ties of friendship, cooperation and mutual respect that exist between the two countries.
“I also take this opportunity to express our heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of lives during the recent political developments in Nepal. We extend our deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and wish a swift and full recovery to all those who were injured,” he added.
Professor Yunus wished Karki’s good health and success and the people of Nepal continued peace and prosperity.
“Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration,” he said.
