Kathmandu, April 16: On the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ will embark an first official visit to India on May 5.
Due to various reasons, he could not visit India earlier. Now Prime Minister Dahal has appointed Nepali Congress MP Narayan Prakash (NP) Saud as Foreign Minister just to prepare for his visit to India.
It is said that Naveen Srivastava, the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, met Prime Minister Prachanda and extended an invitation. This will be Prachanda’s first foreign visit since he became the Prime Minister after the general election.
He has repeatedly said that his first foreign visit will be to India. With the intention of making his first foreign visit from India, he did not participate in the Boao Forum held in China last March. He was also formally invited by China to participate in the Boao Forum.
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar congratulates Minister Saud
Meanwhile, Indian Minister for External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar has congratulated his Nepali counterpart Narayan Prakash (NP) Saud on his appointment as the Foreign Minister.
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Jaishankar expressed his willingness to work together to strengthen India-Nepal’s multidimensional cooperation. Similarly, Minister Saud has been extended best wishes for his success in new role.
Indian Ambassador pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister Saud
Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastav, paid a courtesy call on newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud, on Sunday.
During the meeting held at Foreign Ministry, issues of bilateral interest were discussed, the Ministry said.
Minister Saud expressed belief that Nepal and India have been enjoying cordial and friendly relations for long and it would be further strengthened in the days ahead.
On the occasion, Ambassador Srivastav congratulated Minister Saud and extended best wishes for successful tenure. Minister Saud had assumed office on Sunday itself.
