New Delhi: Welcoming the agreement reached between Nepal government and Maoists, India on Tuesday hoped it will end the "politics and culture of violence" there and asked all sides to strictly abide by their commitments to ensure the "historic opportunity" is not lost.
New Delhi said the "critical test" would be the implementation of the agreement on the ground and emphasised that it stands ready to help in every way.
"We believe the agreement reflects overwhelming desire of the people of Nepal for peace and stability," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said.
"We hope this agreement brings to an end the politics and culture of violence and heralds the beginning of a lasting peace in order to let the people of Nepal exercise their right to decide their destiny through free and fair elections without intimidation."
The Comprehensive Ceasefire and Peace Agreement was signed on Tuesday by the Seven Party Alliance Government and the Maoists, which centres on how to disarm the rebels and bring them into the government.
Noting that the "critical test" of the agreement will be its implementation on ground, Sarna said "we call upon all sides and all stakeholders in Nepal to strictly abide by their commitments under the agreement. The people's mandate and their trust must not be betrayed."
He added that violations must be dealt with under the laws of the land and full cooperation extended to those empowered to supervise the steps ahead, such as police, Election Commission and the UN.
India stands ready to continue to help in every way to "ensure that this historic opportunity is not lost," he said.
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