India to ramain strong partner of Nepal, new railway line between Kathmandu and India : PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) : Asserting that India would continue to be a strong development partner of Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that both countries have agreed to work towards a new railway line to connect Kathmandu with India.
In a joint statement with his Nepalese counterpart KP Oli, PM Modi said both nations have "deep ties" in defence and secuirty and "We agree on stopping the misuse of our open border."
"We aim at improving waterways and railways with Nepal. today we reviewed the progress in various such connectivity project..We have strong relations when it comes to the aspect of security and are committed towards stopping misuse of our open borders," Modi said.
The PM said India's contrivution in Nepal's progress goes back a long way and both the nations are working for the prosperity and well-being of their citizens.
"We believe my motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas and Mr Oli's motto of Samriddh Nepal, Sukhi Nepal are complimentary," Modi said.
Nepal PM Khadga Prasad Oli said that Nepal attaches great importance to its relations with India. "Our countries enjoy age old historical ties and have many things to offer to each other..I invited PM Modi to pay a visit to Nepal at the earliest convenient time, I am hopeful that the visit will take place soon," Oli said.
The visiting dignitary said he has come to India with a mission to enhance our relations to newer heights commensurate with the realities of the 21st century.
"We want to create a model relationship. A relationship that is cherished forever," he said.
Oli said Nepal has now completed a very crucial transition phase after three tiers of elections."During this transitional juncture we need support and cooperation of our friends," he said.
Oli, who is on a three-day visit to India-his first after assuming office- had earlier received a ceremonial welcome in the Rashtrapati Bhavan as he called on President Ramnath Kovind.
Oli along with his wife Radhika Shakya, also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.
The Nepal PM arrived in Delhi on Friday and was received at the airport by Home Minister Rajnath Singh. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the evening shortly after arrival.
Besides official engagements in New Delhi, the Prime Minister of Nepal will be visiting G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand.
Oli is scheduled to return to Nepal on Apr 8.
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