KATHMANDU – Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced the 7-point agreement reached between the Congress-UML while seeking a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives meeting.

This is the 7-point agreement between Congress and UML.

1. To protect the national interest according to the wishes of the common people, to maintain good governance in the country by controlling corruption, and to speed up the nation’s development campaign, a government of national consensus will be built under Article 76 (2) of the Constitution by involving other political parties for political stability.
2. The National Consensus Government will review the strengths, weaknesses, and complexities that have emerged in practice after the Constitution’s commencement, and prioritize the necessary amendments to the Constitution and the creation of appropriate laws for political permanence.
3. To put an end to the existing laxity in the economy and create a reliable business environment to make the economic activities sustainable. Encourage internal and external investment and create sufficient and dignified employment within the country.
4. The government of national consensus will be led by CPN-UML president KP Sharma Oli for two years from the date of formation of the government and then by Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba until the general election in November 2084.
5. To protect the national interest, to maintain good governance in the country by controlling corruption and to speed up the campaign for the development of the nation, form the basis of government operation of national consensus and the minimum common program and run the government on the same basis.
6. For a government of national consensus, on the basis of the leadership role and equality of the two major political parties, they will participate in the government on an equal basis and include other political parties in the government as well.
7. Establishing and operating the provincial government in accordance with the spirit of the government of national consensus and speeding up the work of development and construction at the provincial and local levels in accordance with the people’s sentiments.