Nepal's security council endorses national security policy
Xinhua, May 7, 2016 Adjust font size:
The much-awaited National Security Policy of Nepal was endorsed Friday by the National Security Council at a meeting following long discussion.
The policy, which was made four years ago, will be tabled in the cabinet for final approval.
"The policy endorsed by the council will be tabled in cabinet meeting for approval before it comes into effect," Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Bhim Bahadur Rawal told media after the meeting.
Nepal's National Security Council comprises prime minister, home minister, defence minister, finance minister, foreign minister, chief of army staff and chief secretary of the government.
Among the state policies mentioned in article 51 in constitution, the National Security Policy includes protection of national independence, sovereignty and geographic integrity, among others.
The article states that all the security bodies including Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police will be used in the welfare of state.
Meanwhile, the National Security Act has already been forwarded to the Defence Ministry which also needs final endorsement from cabinet. Endit