September 27 , 2006

Senior leaders of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) showed their commitment to allowing industries to operate smoothly.
The Maoist leaders Prachand (Pushpa Kamal Dahal) and Dr. Babu Ram Bhattarai reiterated their commitment at an interaction with the office bearers of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) in Kathmandu on July 19, 2006.
“The Maoist leaders have assured of their cooperation to the industries. They have said they would create a conducive atmosphere for the industries to operate without any fear and threat,” reads a press statement issued by CNI.
According to CNI, the leaders also said that they were not against globalization and privatization.
“Principally, we do not have any serious concern over engagement of international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund and World Bank in development activities in Nepal,” the Maoist leaders were quoted as saying.
They, however, said the development activities should not be driven by their priorities, but by the country's own necessities.
They agreed to extend necessary support to create a mutual understanding between the industry management and trade unions.
The Maoist leaders have already said that they will not return to the jungle. They emphasized the need to come up with a new vision and commitment to rebuild the country.