How easy it is for Nepal to build a constitution to guarantee political stability?
It is true that Nepal is in the Himalayas, between China and India and Nepal is one of the most open economies in the world. Like Finland, she depends on international trade. We thus share the same concerns about the global economic crises. Our differences, again, are the much larger population of Nepal- 28 million compared to five million- as well as Nepal’s Federal Structure and her multitude of cultures and ethnic groups. What is your impression during this visit? It is a great honor indeed to visit beautiful Nepal, a country which for decades has had the most cordial of relations with Finland, the considerable distance notwithstanding. The bonds between Nepal and Finland are strong. How do you understand the constitution? The constitution is not merely an instrument governing state institutions. As a matter of fact, it is the very foundation of the society, the guarantee to public participation and fundamental rights. Indeed, we do have a lot to learn from you regarding the opennes
