In his first overseas trip after assuming charge of the top office, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli arrived in New Delhi on a six-day visit during which he will hold extensive talks with the Indian leadership with a major focus on mending ties hit by issues relating to the Himalayan nation's new Constitution.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj received Mr Oli, accompanied by a 77-member delegation, at the airport, reflecting importance India attaches to the visit.
Mr Oli and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold extensive talks on a range of issues tomorrow following which both sides are expected to sign a number of pacts to step up cooperation in several key sectors.
Ties between the two countries had soured in the wake of agitation by the Madhesi community opposing Nepal's Constitution, saying it failed to address their concerns over representation and homeland.
Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (PTI photo)
"Welcoming our Northern guest. EAM @SushmaSwaraj receives Nepal's PM KP Sharma Oli on his State visit to India," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with photographs of Ms Swaraj receiving him.
The Nepalese Prime Minister will stay at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Ms Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will be among those who will call on the Nepalese Prime Minister. Oli will also call on President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari.
On Monday, he will address the Indian Council for World Affairs and attend a business meeting.
The same day he will leave for Mumbai from Gujarat and will meet Maharashtra Governor. He will leave for Nepal from Mumbai on February 24.
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