KATHMANDU, March 17: Indian President Droupadi Murmu made a telephone conversation with newly-elected President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Paudel, Friday evening.
President Murmu congratulated Paudel on being elected the President of Nepal and also extended best wishes for his successful tenure as the Head-of-the-State.
Indian President congratulates President Paudel
During the conversation, President Murmu expressed happiness on the election of Paudel having consistent struggle and contributions to the democratic movement of Nepal as the president, shared Foreign Affairs Advisor to President Paudel, Dr Suresh Chandra Chalise.
Both the presidents shared a common view that Nepal and India have a very close and cordial relations with centuries-old cultural, religious and geographical proximity. They also expressed the confidence that the persisting bilateral relations would further grow in the days to come.
Also on the occasion, President Paudel extended an invitation to his Indian counterpart Murmu to visit Nepal and offer worship at Pashupatinath.
