Rs22.9m spent from govt. coffer for Asia Pacific Summit

KATHMANDU: The government spent a total of Rs 22.9 million to organize the Asia Pacific Summit held in Kathmandu recently. The controversial summit organized by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) was held from November 20 to December 3.

The government had been alleged of spending a huge amount of money on security, traffic management, hospitality, and other areas.

According to the details unveiled by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, the highest amount of expenses had been made by the Nepal Police, which accounted Rs 10,601,950 for security arrangements made for various dignitaries and international guests. Armed Police Force (APF) spent Rs 6,565,000 for mobilizing security forces.

Similarly, National Investigation Department (NID) spent Rs 1,287,500.

The Summit was organized by the Nepal Chapter of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) based in Korea. Eknath Dhakal is the chief of the Nepal chapter of the UPF.

Dhakal, who was chairman of Nepal Pariwar Dal, is associated with ruling Nepal Communist Party.