Martin, Prachanda discuss army integration
30 Apr 2008, 2110 Hrs

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Kathmandu, Apr 30 (ANI): United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Chief Ian Martin on Wednesday called on CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda at the latter's residence at Naya Bazaar in the capital.

According to Kantipur, the duo discussed the country's current political situation and army integration process during the meeting this morning.

The meeting also dwelt on the issues of the rehabilitation of the disqualified combatants of the Maoists' People Liberation Army (PLA) staying at the UN-monitored cantonments, disposal of the mines and other explosives planted during the armed conflict, sources added.

UNMIN Chief Martin is learnt to have informed Prachanda about the curiosity of the international community on the Army integration process.

Martin returned to the capital yesterday after attending a discussion concerning Nepal at the UN headquarters in New York. (ANI)