India Reiterates Strong Ties with Nepal, Cites PM Modi's Congratulations to Nepali Leaders

Kathmandu. Indian Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal recalled the unique and multifaceted partnership and relationship between India and Nepal. He clarified that India is confident that this dynamic relationship between the two countries will deepen and strengthen in the coming days and years.

At a regular press conference held in New Delhi, he welcomed the successful completion of elections in Nepal and informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and senior party leader Balen Shah via telephone. According to Jaiswal, Modi congratulated both leaders for their individual electoral victories and the spectacular success achieved by their party.

During the telephone conversation, Prime Minister Modi assured Nepali leaders of India's continued support. Spokesperson Jaiswal asserted that Modi conveyed the message that India remains committed to working closely with the people of Nepal and the incoming new government as a close friend and neighbor. Modi told the leaders that India is ready to move forward with the new government to achieve new heights of shared peace, progress, and prosperity.