Foreign parties send greetings as Congress kicks off general convention
Summary
Foreign political parties and international organisations have congratulated the Nepali Congress on its 15th General Convention, while also expressing solidarity with Nepal over recent floods. The messages stressed deeper party-to-party ties, democratic cooperation and stronger regional response to climate change and disasters.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress opened its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu and received congratulatory messages from foreign parties and organisations.
- India’s BJP, the Indian National Congress, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the Communist Party of China and others highlighted longstanding party ties and democratic cooperation.
- Several messages expressed solidarity with Nepal over recent floods and called for stronger regional and international cooperation on climate change and natural disasters.
- Socialist International and ICAPP leaders said the convention could strengthen progressive forces and party-to-party engagement.
