In the afternoon, PM Modi will travel to Kathmandu where he will meet Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun. In the evening, he will hold delegation-level talks with Oli, External Affairs MInistry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
The prime ministers are likely to sign a number of pacts and inaugurate the Rs 6,000-crore Arun 3 project which is expected to generate around 900 MW of power.
PM Modi's visit to Nepal is seen as an attempt by both the countries to bring back normalcy in ties after a spell of uneasiness as it comes little over a month after his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli came to India. The Prime Minister said his trip to Nepal was a reflection of his government's commitment to "neighbourhood first" policy. "As Nepal enters a new era of consolidating gains of democracy and achieving rapid economic growth and development, India will continue to remain a steadfast partner of government of Nepal to implement its vision of samriddha Nepal, sukhi Nepali' (prosperous Nepal, happy Nepal)," PM Modi said in a statement.
Here are the LIVE updates from PM Narendra Modi's visit to Nepal:
#WATCH PM Narendra Modi accorded guard of honour at Tundikhel Army Parade Ground in Kathmandu. Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli also present #Nepal pic.twitter.com/pnWnoOwvJY
- ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2018
Culture connects people across boundaries! From the auspicious holy city of Janakpur, PM @narendramodi announced the joint development of the Ramayana Circuit and flagged off a direct bus service between Janakpur and Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/xActljPmyn
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) May 11, 2018
- We believe that Nepal's progress is connected to the progress of the region
- There is a saying, if a person is not saddened to see a friend's pain, looking at them alone is a sin
- Nepal and India moving forward with teaching of Raja Janak
- Governments would come and go, but are ties are forever
- Time to collectively safeguard interests. Believe Nepal's development is key to regional development.
- India and Nepal have stood by each other through tough times. Nepal occupies primacy in our Neighbourhood First policy
- Glad that Democracy is being strengthened. It is the first rider to development. Congratulate all of you for successfully holding 3 elections within one year. Formation of regional governments a matter of pride not just for Nepal, but for India too
जनक की नगरी, सीता माता के कारण स्त्री- चेतना की गंगोत्री बनी है। सीता माता यानि त्याग , तपस्या ,समर्पण और संघर्ष की मूर्ति : पीएम मोदी pic.twitter.com/HEx2q1BpLY
- BJP (@BJP4India) May 11, 2018
- Without Nepal, India's faith is incomeplete
- Without Nepal, India's history is incomplete
- Without Nepal, India's dhams are incomplete
- Without Nepal, our Ram is incomplete
ये बंधन है राम-सीता का। बुद्ध का, महावीर का। यही बंधन रामेश्वरम् में रहने वाले को खींच कर पशुपतिनाथ ले आता है। यही बंधन लुम्बिनी में रहने वाले को बोधगया ले जाता है। और यही बंधन, यही आस्था, यही स्नेह, आज मुझे जनकपुर ले आया है : पीएम मोदी pic.twitter.com/nlPcuriIll
- BJP (@BJP4India) May 11, 2018
- Raja Janak and Raja Dasharatha did not just connect Ayodhya and Janapur but tied India and Nepal in bond of friendship. This is the bond of Ram Sita
- This bond pulls people to Pashupatinath and Bodh Gaya, and this is what has pulled me here today
- India Nepal ties are not limited to any definition but the language of faith, relationship, roti and beti (daughter)
- Ayodhya is incomplete without the link to Mata Janak. It was my long due wish to visit the land of Goddess Sita and offer my prayers.
- Today, I am extremely happy and grateful that I got this opportunity
LIVE : PM Shri @narendramodi addresses a civic reception in Janakpuri, Nepal https://t.co/YMzL4DTDQO
- BJP (@BJP4India) May 11, 2018
PM Shri @narendramodi flags off bus service between Janakpur and Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/n9DU5zX6Ki
- BJP (@BJP4India) May 11, 2018
I am glad to be here in Janakpur. I am here to pay respects to King Janak and Mata Janaki. I thank the PM of Nepal Shri Oli for accompanying me during this visit to Janakpur : PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/7eY5wjEMOZ
- BJP (@BJP4India) May 11, 2018
- Today's welcome in Nepal shows the affection the people of Nepal have towards the people of India
- I am glad to be here in Janakpur. I am here to pay respects to King Janak and Mata Janaki. I thank the PM of Nepal Shri Oli for accompanying me during this visit to Janakpur
- India and Nepal will work towards building 'Ramayan' circuit between both the countries. This will act as foundation for strong people to people contact between the two nations
Immense enthusiasm in Nepal's Janakpur, where PM @narendramodi is going to address a civic reception shortly. pic.twitter.com/s325FrHZoz
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 11, 2018
PM Shri @narendramodi offers prayers at Janaki Temple in Janakpur, Nepal. Watch at https://t.co/tQXhuIW2RX pic.twitter.com/UrgsGWAOmP
- BJP (@BJP4India) May 11, 2018
#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at #Nepal's Janakpur Airport. pic.twitter.com/RynyRo9eUI
- ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2018
Consolidating the principle of neighbourhood first and Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas! PM @narendramodi emplanes for a two day visit to Nepal, building on the visit by Prime Minister of Nepal, K.P. Sharma Oli. pic.twitter.com/uAQYXbz9pu
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) May 11, 2018
In Nepal, PM Narendra Modi To Flag Off Bus From Sita's Birthplace Janakpur To Ayodhya: 10 PointsAfter weeks of hectic campaigning in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Nepal this morning for a two-day visit. Ths is his third visit to the country as Prime Minister. PM Modi will land in the temple town of Janakpur, 225 km from capital Kathmandu. He described his visit to the Himalayan nation as a reflection of his government's commitment to "neighbourhood first" policy. "It reflects the high priority, India, and personally I, attach to our age-old, close and friendly ties with Nepal," the PM said in a statement. PM Modi's visit comes a month after Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli visited India last month.Today, PM Modi will flag off a tourist bus from Janakpuri to Ayodhya. Apart from holding meetings with the Nepal PM and other leaders, PM Modi will visit three Hindu pilgrimage centres on his two-day visit."
Heartiest congratulations to Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Malaysia. I look forward to working closely with Dr. Mahathir to further strengthen the mutually beneficial strategic partnership between our two countries.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 11, 2018
Ram Janaki Temple in Janakpur where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit.
