Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an “extensive and productive dialogue” with his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal popularly known as Prachanda after which the two sides inked three pacts including one on India extending USD 150 million for Nepal’s post earthquake reconstruction.
It is Prachanda’s first visit to India after becoming Prime Minister for the second time. KP Sharma Oli quit the top post in July following fresh political turmoil due to protest of Madheshi community against the new Constitution. The two countries also decided to continue cooperation in areas of defence and security.
In a statement to media following the talks, Modi said India hoped Nepal will be successful in implementing the Constitution through inclusive dialogue, accommodating aspirations of all sections of its diverse society.
“As immediate neighbours and close friendly nations, peace, stability and economic prosperity (Shanti, Sthirta aur Samrudhi) of Nepal is our shared objective,” the Prime Minister said in the presence of Prachanda. On his part, the Nepalese Prime Minister said his country has nothing but “goodwill” for India and that destinies of both the countries are “interlinked”.
The Nepal Prime Minister said India has been privileged to be Nepal’s partner at “every step” of the country development journey and economic progress. “Our friendship is time-tested & unique. We share our burden during difficult times, just as we celebrate each other’s achievements.” (Inputs: PTI)
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