Nepal-U.S sign accord

January 1, 2003
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Kathmandu: The governments of Nepal and the United States signed Tuesday an accord not to surrender or otherwise transfer each other’s nationals to any international court without the prior consent of the other contracting party.

To recall, Nepal and the US share the highest regard for international standards of human rights, and remain firmly committed to presenting anyone guilty of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide.

The signing of this agreement in no way diminishes that commitment. Instead this accord reflects mutual concerns regarding the International Criminal Court Treaty, including its possible implications for national sovereignty, the role of the UNSC, and its lack of appropriate checks and balances.

The US government looks forward to continued cooperation with the government of Nepal on such crucial areas of international importance as human rights, counter-terrorism, and peacekeeping, states a press release issued by the USIA, December 31, 2002.