Kathmandu - A German parliamentary delegation ended its visit to Nepal Saturday calling on the political parties to cooperate to consolidate multi-party democracy and human rights in the country.

The four-member delegation led by Wolfgang Thierse, the vice-president of the German parliament was in Nepal to observe the political process and the drafting of a new constitution.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday, the German delegation said political parties in Nepal must cooperate to ensure democratic system.

"All political parties must proceed on a path to peace to establish democratic values and human rights," Thierse said. "Open discussion about the past is necessary as justice and rule of law are preconditions to peace and not the other way round."

During their four-day stay in Nepal, the delegation met Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Pushpa Kama Dahal and other top politicians.

"Both the president and the prime minister assured us about their commitment on multi-party democracy and respect to human rights,' Thierse said.

However, there were some concerns about the law-and-order situation in Nepal, Thierse said, adding that Germany would support a visit of the United Nation's special human rights rapporteur.

"During our meeting concerns were raised about the rule of law and atmosphere of insecurity as well as threats to human rights defenders," Thierse said. "Although the Nepalese government hasn't responded to calls to invite the UN special rapporteur on human rights, we would voice our support for this." (dpa)