PM Narendra Modi to visit Nepal After G7 Summit: Nepal PM

Jun 11, 2024

Kathmandu (Nepal), June 11 (ANI): Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to look into the possibility of visiting Nepal after attending the G7 Summit in Italy. Upon arrival in Kathmandu after attending PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony in Delhi, Dahal, said at a press briefing on Monday that he extended an invitation to PM Modi for a visit to Nepal. Notably, the G7 Summit will be held in Italy on June 13-15, 2024. The event will bring together the Leaders of the seven-member States, as well as the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission representing the European Union. Dahal held a brief meeting with PM Modi after his swearing-in ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday evening. At the invitation of the Indian PM, Dahal on Sunday had travelled to Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of their Indian counterpart. During the meeting, Dahal congratulated PM Modi and conveyed his optimism regarding the trajectory of the longstanding friendship between the two countries. Minister for External Affairs, S Jaishankar also called upon Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' during his two-day visit to Nepal. Sharing details regarding his meeting with Jaishankar, Dahal stated that the issues of boundaries and revitalization of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) were discussed with the External Affairs Minister. During the meeting IN New Delhi, President Murmu called Nepal a "priority partner" under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, and conveyed India's commitment to further strengthen our unique ties. Nepal PM Dahal had returned home on Monday evening, completing his two-day visit to India. On Sunday, he left for the Indian capital city to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.