India-Nepal relations exemplary in the world: PM Modi

KATHMANDU: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the relationship between India and Nepal is developing as a unique example in the world. PM Modi said so while addressing the joint press meet with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India today following delegation-level bilateral talks led by prime ministers of both countries. Stating that the friendly ties between India and Nepal and the mutual relations between people of both countries remained a unique example, Modi claimed such an example was not seen in any country in the world. Furthermore, during the joint press meeting, the Indian Premier mentioned that the thread between India and Nepal was interlinked since ancient times at various levels including civilisation, cultural and mutual relations. "We have been all-weather friend since time immemorial," said Modi.

Addressing the joint press meet with PM @SherBDeuba. https://t.co/IjJfpbIokK

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 2, 2022

Expressing his happiness to welcome the prime minister of Nepal in New Delhi on the auspicious day of the beginning of Navaratri today, he extended best wishes to the citizens of Nepal and India on the occasion. The Indian PM commended Deuba's role in making Indo-Nepal relations more dynamic and better, terming PM Deuba as an 'old friend' of India. He apprised of India's 'Neighbour First' policy upheld by his government since his first stint as prime minister of India to give top priority to the neighbouring countries. Asserting that India's policy towards Nepal was influenced by cordiality, he reaffirmed India's commitment to assist Nepal in its journey of peace, progress and development. PM Deuba reached New Delhi on April 1 leading a 50-member delegation on a three-day official visit at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Modi. Informing that there had been a discussion and review on all aspects of multi-dimensional India-Nepal relations with the Nepali delegation, Indian PM Modi said that both the countries agreed to collaborate and cooperate in energy sector. He also reiterated his commitment to speed up the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. Necessary efforts will be taken for India to purchase electricity from Nepal, help it to promote clean energy and help reduce trade deficit the country is undergoing, said Modi. He also expressed the hope that the Jaynagar-Kurtha railway that has come into operation today would help strengthen contact and relations between people of both countries. PM Modi said there will be an India-Nepal partnership in the construction of Ramayan Circuit, an integrated check post in Nepalgunj and a police training academy, adding that they were aware of the misuse of the open border between the two countries and so were engaged in discussions on the matter. Saying that there have been ancient relations between the two countries due to Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, he wished Nepal's PM Deuba's visit to Kashi Vishwanath tomorrow (Sunday) will be fruitful. By RSS READ ALSO:

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