By Nepal News Correspondent

Kathmandu, Oct 10:
Prime Minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai returned to Kathmandu today after taking part in the 54th General Assembly of the United Nations and visiting some European countries.
Bhattarai addressed the UN General Assembly on 30th September 1999.

Talking to journalists at Tribhuvan International Airport, Prime Minister Bhattarai said he emphasized poverty alleviation while addressing the UN General Assembly. “ I also raised issue pertaining to consolidation and expansion of  relations among the friendly nations in the world with particular focus on South Asia”, he said.

During his stay in the United States and other European countries, Bhattarai asked foreign businessmen to invest in Nepal. Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Ram Sharan Mahat also returned to
Kathmandu along with the Prime Minister.