Inaugurating a two-day gathering of Nepal-India Friendship Association on Tuesday, he said Nepal could make a great economic stride if it brings a special work plan and moves ahead utilizing the natural resources available in the country. [break]
"Economic progress in Nepal is a wish of India, a good neighbor of Nepal," said Jayant Prasad. The Indian Ambassador further said Nepali people should have concerns on how to take the Nepali politics ahead, adding that Nepal could see speedy development if the remaining task of the peace and constitution writing processes were concluded.
Chairman of the Association Omprakash Sarabagi expressed hope that the Indian support to Nepal will continue in the days to come as well.
Prof. Dr. Lokraj Baral, water resources expert Kumar Panday and Association Vice-Chairman Bharatendra Kumar Mallik presented separate papers on ´New Dimension to Nepal-Indian Relationship´, ´Possibility of Hydropower in Nepal and Indian Aide´, and ´Activities and Concepts of Nepal-India Friendly Association´, respectively.
Around 100 district chairmen and secretaries of the Association are participating in the meeting.
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