Nepal, Aug. 12 -- The CPN-UML, Nepali Communist Party and Nepal Communist Party (Masal) have reached a two-point agreement to cooperate in forming the Lumbini provincial government and opposing any attempt at political regression.

The agreement was reached during a meeting of the top leaders of the three parties on Wednesday.

Under the agreement, the parties will cooperate in forming the Lumbini provincial government and implementing development projects in the province. They have also agreed to work together in support of national sovereignty, the Constitution and the republican system, as well as in movements against regression.

The agreement was signed by CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal ...