TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND THE PRESIDENT OF NEPAL

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu spoke with The Rt. Hon’ble President of Nepal, Mr Ram Chandra Paudel over telephone on Friday evening.

The President, who is presently on tour in Kerala, called up President Paudel and congratulated him on assuming the office of the President of Nepal.

Both Presidents noted the unique and multifaceted relations between India and Nepal. They also discussed ways to further advance bilateral cooperation and strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the peoples of our two countries.

The President expressed confidence that under the guidance of President Paudel, India-Nepal bilateral relations would reach even greater heights.

She also conveyed her best wishes for good health and well-being, and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Nepal. Nepali Congress senior leader Paudel was elected the third President of the country on Thursday, defeating Subas Chandra Nembang of the CPN-UML. Out of 52,628 weightage-based votes, Paudel secured 33,802 while Nembang got 15,518 votes.

Source:PIB