I am extremely concerned about the activities of the Washington National Primate Center and the Nepal Natural History Society.

I request you to take action against this project and to:

· Investigate how alliances such as these can enter the country in disguise, without permission and/or informing authorities (and make sure it won't happen again);

· To clarify the country's stand on the protection of its precious fauna, including primates;

· To pass animal welfare legislation as soon as possible, including a ban on (inhumane) research on animals and export of animal species for scientific use;

· To prevent overseas professionals / research centers from conducting tests on Nepal's animal species, unless aimed at improving their welfare and/or genuine conservation of the species.