Visiting Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a brief meeting on Wednesday, a day ahead of the delegation level meeting between the two PMs.
Visiting Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a brief meeting on Wednesday, a day ahead of the delegation level meeting between the two PMs.
Although PM Deuba was scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart on Thursday, PM Modi invited Deuba over tea today itself, officials at the Nepali Embassy said.
Indian PM Modi tweeted after the meet, welcoming PM Deuba and said he looks forward to more extensive talks tomorrow.
Happy to welcome Rt Hon Shri Sher Bahadur Deuba ji, PM of close & friendly neighbour Nepal. Look forward to more extensive talks tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/jgqpmLRGbC
The one-on-one meeting between two prime ministers dwelt on the issues of bilateral relations and improving political ties, said Nepali Ambassador to India, Deep Kumar Upadhyay.
The meeting between the two PMs has surprised many as they were supposed to meet only on Thursday.
PM Deuba, who is on a five-day state visit to India, reached New Delhi this afternoon. Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj received him at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Deuba attended a programme in New Delhi-based Nepali Embassy today where he addressed the Nepali community in India and business event organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
Anil Giri is a Chief Sub Editor covering diplomacy, international relations and national politics for The Kathmandu Post. Giri has been working as a journalist for more than two decades, contributing to numerous national and international media outlets.
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