HAPPY SMK IN NEPAL (THANKS M.E.A)

Statement by EAM on Arrival at Kathmandu

15/01/2010

I am very happy to be in your beautiful country. This is my first visit to Nepal since assuming the charge of my Ministry and I look forward to fruitful and meaningful interactions with the leaders and decision-makers of Nepal. India and Nepal share a unique relationship that is rooted in shared civilizational links and close people-to-people contacts. Our close relations with Nepal encompass a broad spectrum including, trade, commerce, investment, water resources, security, power, education, human resource development, medical just to name a few. I am confident that my visit would help further strengthen and expand our bilateral relations and open more avenues for cooperation for mutual benefit. I am delighted to see Madam Sujata Koirala, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal again. Thank you. Kathmandu January 15, 2010

Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi