Indian ambassador Srivastava calls on DPM Singh

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh in Singha Durbar today.

During the meeting, they discussed various topics of bilateral interest and mutual concerns, according to the Ministry of Urban Development.

On the occasion, Ambassador Srivastava extended best wishes of a successful term to Minister Singh and said the Government of India was ready to enhance the bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Minister Singh and Ambassador Srivastava also talked about India's possible cooperation in urban development, river pollution control and waste management, Ministry Secretary Maniram Gelal said.

The projects being constructed in Nepal with Indian assistance were also reviewed during the meeting.

Discussions were held on the Integrated Customs Checkpoints being constructed on the border areas of the two countries, according to Secretary Gelal.