KATHMANDU:   Swiss ambassador to Nepal, Dominique Dreyer, has expressed Switzerland’s readiness to play the role of facilitator in the peace process aimed at resolving the Maoist insurgency.

“We could play a role of facilitator to bring various parties together to resolve the conflict,” Dreyer told journalists at Yala Maya Kendra on Tuesday.

He said Switzerland’s policy here is aimed at fostering the peace process, promoting rights and restoring democracy.

Claiming that the unilateral ceasefire declared by the Maoists has improved human rights and lowered the violence in Nepal, he said, “Any unilateral decision by one party in a tri-polar conflict cannot resolve the crisis.”

“It is for the government to take its position in response to the unilateral ceasefire,” Dreyer said and added Switzerland is observing the situation to decide what attitude it should take on Nepal.

He also assured that Switzerland won’t cut any aid to Nepal as long as there is no obstacle in providing the assistance to local people.

He also said armed conflict can’t be handled constructively without external support, adding, “Military means can’t settle the Maoist conflict.”