Nepal is a priority under India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy: Indian PM Modi

Published On: July 19, 2024 05:19 PM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


KATHMANDU, July 19: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory message to the newly appointed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and expressed hope that there will be more coordination and cooperation between the two countries.

Indian Prime Minister Modi has mentioned in his message that due to the centuries old common culture, civilization and open borders between the two countries, strong relations have been established between the citizens of the two countries. Mentioning that there has been significant progress between the two countries in the fields of connectivity and energy recently, he urged Nepal's Prime Minister Oli to share and cooperate in the overall development of the two countries.

“Under India's 'Neighborhood First' policy, Nepal is a special and priority partner. Strengthening our partnership on matters of mutual benefit and finding new ways, we are committed to be steadfast partners to achieve economic development and prosperity of Nepal,” Indian Prime Minister Modi said in the congratulatory and best wishes message, “Our bilateral partnership will rise further and cooperation to fulfill the aspirations of the citizens of both countries. We are ready to work closely with certainty.”

The leadership and experience of the newly appointed PM Oli means that the relationship between the two friendly countries will be strengthened and the cooperation will move in a positive direction.

 

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