Agreed? Good. Now Implement: World Community

Diplomats and the world community have welcomed the Nov 7 deal among the Nepali political actors. UN's Gen Sec Kofi Annan says the agreement offers Nepalis a historic opportunity to end the armed conflict, and to build sustainable peace within an inclusive and democratic state. Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee terms it a significant step in Nepal’s democratic progress and looks forward to the signing of the "comprehensive agreement" on 16 November 2006. The United States says the success of any final agreement will depend on its details and their implementation. "The agreement must diminish the fear of violence, intimidation, and extortion that the people of Nepal have endured over the past 11 years." The UK echoes the American view: "We now look to both sides to use the momentum they have created to implement the agreement together." Newslook joins this apt chorus. 
• Decade of war draws to a close, Christian Science Monitor
• Peace deal paves way for Maoist rebels to join government, VOA
• Landmark peace agreement reached, Irin
• US State Dept welcomes agreement with rebels, Intl Herald Tribune