Nepal is in priority under 'neighbors first' policy: Indian PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated newly-appointed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

In a congratulatory message sent to PM Oli today, the Indian Prime Minister expressed the confidence that there will be more coordination and collaboration between the two countries.

Prime Minister Modi stated in the message that a strong bond of friendship subsists between the citizens of the two countries due to the centuries-old culture and civilization and the open border they share.

Noting that the two countries have made a significant progress in connectivity and energy, among other sectors, in recent times, the Indian Prime Minister urged his Nepali counterpart for partnership and collaboration in the overall development of both.

"Nepal remains a special and priority partner under India's 'neighbors first' policy. There is a commitment to remain an unwavering partner for achieving economic development as well as prosperity of Nepal, strengthening the partnership on matters of our mutual benefit and charting out a new path," the Indian Prime Minister said in his congratulatory message.

He further said: "Our bilateral partnership will rise further and we are willing to work closely for fulfilling the aspirations of the peoples of the two countries with assurances of collaboration."

The Indian Prime Minister expressed the belief that ties between the two friendly nations will be further strengthened and the collaboration moved ahead in the positive direction by the leadership and experience of the newly-appointed Prime Minister Oli.