KATHMANDU, Feb 21: German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel has congratulated Prime Minister K P Sharma on his election to the post of prime minister.
In her congratulatory note, Chancellor Merkel has expressed her readiness to work together with Prime Minister Oli for the cause of democracy and prosperity. “Your appointment as Nepal's Prime Minister is a milestone for democracy in Nepal. The Nepalese people have given themselves a government that can secure the country's long-awaited political stability,” reads the message sent by Merkel.
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Merkel has said that Nepal now has great opportunities to develop its economy for the benefit of the people. “Equally important are the opportunities to consolidate the rule of law so that the wounds of the past can heal and the country's economic development is given a good foundation,” the message reads further.
The message also said that Germany is looking forward to developing the solid partnership with Nepal with the prime minister. “After 60 years of diplomatic relations, we can now look forward together to a promising future,” added the message.
