Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that talks with the Nepal Prime Minister Oli were productive, while adding that new vigour has been added to India-Nepal relations through the visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli in Kathmandu, Nepal in May 2018. (Photo: PIB/file)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described his two-day visit to Nepal as “historic” and said that it gave him an “opportunity to connect with the people”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that talks with Nepal Prime Minister Oli were productive, while adding that new vigour has been added to India-Nepal relations through the visit.
“Gratitude to the people and the government of Nepal for their warmth,” Modi
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Talks with PM Oli were productive. New vigour has been added to India-Nepal relations through this visit. Gratitude to the people and Government of Nepal for their warmth. pic.twitter.com/ZLE5TMX4nI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 12, 2018
During his visit, Modi offered prayers at temples in Nepal, inaugurated the Janakpur-Ayodhya bus service and a 900 MW hydropower project and announced Rs 100 crore aid to develop Janakpur city.
He held extensive discussions with President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and met leaders of opposition parties, including former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and other members of the Nepali Congress.
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He exchanged views on strengthening bilateral ties with former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”.
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In the meeting, Prachanda urged Modi to address the problems related to the liaison office of the Indian Embassy in Biratnagar and Nepal-India border.
The Indian leader advised the country’s political parties to work in unity to materialise the dream of a prosperous Nepal.
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Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Oli to pay a visit to India. Oli accepted the invitation; dates will be finalised through diplomatic channels.
(With agency inputs)
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