Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal also known as Prachanda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal also known as Prachanda who is on his first foreign visit after assuming office.
Here are the highlights of their address:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi PM Modi during the joint address with the Nepal PM.
- Today is a significant day in history of our friendship.
- Both our societies share deep rooted historical ties and civilization all linkages, timeless people-to-people ties.
- We share our burden during difficult times just as we celebrate achievements.
- Our friendship is time tested and unique.
- As immediate neighbours and close friendly nations, peace, stability of Nepal is our shared objective.
- I am confident that under your wise leadership, Nepal will successfully implement the through inclusive dialogue.
- I commend your personal role in strengthening democracy in Nepal. I also agree that security interests closely aligned and interlinked.
- We must continue to guard against elements that seek to misuse border.
- Close cooperation between security and intel agencies must also be ensured.
- We have agreed to focus on shared Buddhist heritage and Ayurveda.
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda during joint address with PM Modi.
- We have nothing but goodwill to exchange on keeping with traditional friendly relations
- I must mention how privileged and honoured I have been to stay at Rashtrapati Bhawan as a state guest. It is a natural reflection of intimate and extended leadership
- Government under my leadership is dedicated to improving ties with neighbours. It is my second visit as PM but context and circumstances of both visits are vastly different.
- PM Modi and I have just concluded extended discussions.
- I shared view that meaningful partnership is crucial to explore huge potential. I am convinced that without eco prosperity, political transformation is not possible.
- We exchanged views on taking concrete steps to elevate relationship in all spheres.
- 'Neighbourhood first' policy is a common orientation.
- Trust and confidence are prerequisites of strong and sustainable relations.
- India has provided generous development cooperation.
- I stress on time bound completion of ongoing projects - 4 integrated checkposts 5 cross border rail and postal routes among some, hydro power projects. Nepal is currently facing power crisis and is in need of importing power may continue in short term.