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Indian Prime Minister Modi and China embassy spokesman congratulate Dahal
President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed Dahal as head of the government on Sunday evening.
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Also, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal has congratulated Dahal on his appointment.
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Published at : December 26, 2022
Updated at : December 26, 2022 08:05
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Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Sunday evening congratulated Nepal’s newly appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
“The unique relationship between India and Nepal is based on deep cultural connect and warm people-to-people ties [sic],” Modi wrote on Twitter, within hours after President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed Dahal as head of the government on Sunday evening.
“I look forward to working together with you to further strengthen this friendship.”
Also, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal has congratulated Dahal on his appointment.
“Warmly congratulate Chairman Prachanda on being appointed as 44th Prime Minister of Nepal,” the spokesperson of the embassy wrote on Twitter, Sunday evening.
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