PM meets Prime Minister of Nepal

22 Sep, 2024

PM meets Prime Minister of Nepal

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly today.

The two leaders reviewed the unique and close bilateral relationship between India and Nepal, and expressed satisfaction at the progress made in diverse sectors including development partnership, hydropower cooperation, people-to-people ties, and enhancing connectivity - physical, digital and in the domain of energy.

Prime Minister congratulated Nepal on becoming the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member, and underlined the importance of a regional response to the challenge of climate change.

Nepal is a priority partner of India under its Neighbourhood First Policy. This meeting continues the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Nepal in furtherance of our Neighbourhood First policy.

PM @narendramodi held a fruitful meeting with PM @kpsharmaoli of Nepal in New York. The leaders discussed ways to enhance India-Nepal cooperation in sectors such as energy, trade and more. pic.twitter.com/HrXmyEF91X

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2024

Had a very good meeting with Prime Minister KP Oli in New York. The India-Nepal friendship is very robust and we look forward to adding even more momentum to our ties. Our talks focused on issues such as energy, technology and trade. @kpsharmaolipic.twitter.com/WGrSrL8mEO

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2024