Jimmy Carter cancels Nepal trip..
Carter had offered to facilitate in resolution of the Maoists if his services were sought for, but the proposal proved to be a non-starter as the King never responded to the letter he sent about two years ago. Carter was scheduled to visit the Mustang area

Jimmy Carter cancels Nepal trip
Yubaraj Ghimire Posted online: Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 0000 hrs
Kathmandu
Former U S President Jimmy Carter has cancelled his trip to Nepal scheduled for next month in view of the prevailing situation in the Himalayan kingdom. Carter’s 4-day visit scheduled from May 3 has been called off on recommendation of the US Embassy here. The Noble peace laureate for 2002 was also scheduled to have met King Gyanendra and pro-democracy leaders on his private capacity, but there were hopes that his moral authority would have some positive impact in easing out the situation

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