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India and Nepal sign ‘historic’ pacts as two

PMs sit down to resolve tense issues

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal says Nepal is now at the cusp of economic takeoff and the country
has achieved political transformation, peace and democracy

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New Delhi
epal Prime Minister Pushpa
Kamal Dahal has stated that
None-on-one discussions with
Prime Minister Narendra Modi were
helpful in easing the situation that was
heading for complications. Speaking
to Nepali journalists in New Delhi
on Friday morning, Dahal stated that
after three one-on-one meetings with
his Indian counterpart, the atmo-
sphere of the talks became comfort-
able. Dahal emphasized that despite
the pressure to perform, the environ-
ment improved as a result of the Indi-
an Prime Minister’s initiative.
Prime Minister Dahal said that
there were some doubts that the envi-
ronment for the talks would be com-
plicated after reaching the Indian cap-
ital on Wednesday, Kathmandu Post
reported. “When we arrived, we had
some doubts about the occurrence of
complexities during the bilateral talks
as we had come with certain expecta-
tions and preparations,” said Dahal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’
“Several Memoranda of Un-
derstanding and agreements were at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday (ANI)
signed and because of it this visit has
become historic.” is also covering more about my visit,” Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Ka- Minister Prachanda and congratulat-
Dahal, during the interaction, said Dahal. mal Dahal alias Prachanda on Thurs- ed him on his appointment as Prime
said he was doubtful about the prog- Prime Minister Dahal said that day said Nepal is now at the cusp of Minister of Nepal.
ress to be made with India upon the main ‘outcome’ of the current trip economic takeoff and the country has The President remarked that
reaching the Nepali Embassy after was the long-term power deal. achieved political transformation, in- bilateral cooperation between In-
arriving in New Delhi on Wednes- “The most important thing that stitutionalized peace and democracy. dia and Nepal has grown recently.
day, Kathmandu Post reported. “I we emphasized during this visit was “Nepal is now at the cusp of econom- Even during the tough days of the
had three one-to-one meetings with the long-term energy agreement giv- ic takeoff. We have achieved political COVID-19 epidemic, trade between
Modi which eased the situation. A en our potential in the power sector,” transformation and institutionalized the two nations was maintained. The
lot of hard work was done,” said Da- said Dahal. Prime Minister Dahal peace & democracy in the country,” President further said that the open
hal, “At one point I was worried and said that, during his meeting with In- the Nepal PM said at the CII: In- border between India and Nepal has
under pressure that we would not be dian PM Modi, he pointed out that dia Nepal Summit. Prachanda said: encouraged tourism from both sides.
able to deliver what we had come for. it was impossible to seek a break- “Now, socio-economic transforma- “She emphasized the need of reviving
I see Modi ji’s initiative in easing the through in the relationship between tion constitutes our top-most priority the spiritual tourist circuit to promote
pressure.” Nepal and India by keeping the issue agenda. We had to double our efforts people-to-people contact and tour-
Dahal termed this visit historic of border dispute at bay, Kathmandu to ensure a resilient economic recov- ism. She said that Sister City Agree-
even though he had previously visited Post reported. ery in the post-COVID world.” ments and improvement in financial
India four times as the Prime Minis- “I told Modiji that there cannot The Nepal PM said the country connectivity can also boost tourism
ter adding that the Indian media also be a breakthrough between Nepal needs enhanced level of investment, between our two countries,” the offi-
gave better coverage than the previ- and India by maintaining the border smooth transfer of reliable and af- cial statement read.
ous visit, Kathmandu Post reported. dispute,” said Dahal. fordable technology enhancement, The President said that Nepal is a
“Overall, it was good. I came “Modi ji believes that Nepal-In- capacity for production and produc- priority for India, and added that New
as the Prime Minister for the fourth dia relations will reach new heights tivity and generation of employment. Delhi looks forward to a development
time. The second visit was a state visit and the Indian prime minister talking Earlier on Thursday, Dahal partnership with the Himalayan na-
and I was staying at the Rashtrapati about resolving the boundary issue is called on President Droupadi Mur- tion, including early completion of
Bhawan. But now the Indian media a significant development,” he added. mu. The President welcomed Prime important projects.

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