PM Modi leaves for Nepal, says trip reflects country's 'neighbourhood first' policy
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During his visit, Prime Minister Modi and his Nepali counterpart K.P. Oli will jointly inaugurate the hydro-electric project Arun III.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to commence his two-day State visit to Nepal on Friday.
After landing in Nepal, Prime Minister Modi`s will visit country`s historical and ancient city of Janakpur.
Prime Minister Modi will also visit Janaki Mandir which will be followed by a civic reception hosted by the mayor of Janakpur at Barhabigha ground.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi and his Nepali counterpart K.P. Oli will jointly inaugurate the hydro-electric project Arun III.
On the eve of his two-day visit to Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would remain a steadfast partner of the Himalayan nation in its quest for growth and development.
The prime minister exuded confidence that his visit will further cement the people-centric partnership with Nepal on the basis of mutual benefit, goodwill and understanding.
Describing his two-day trip to Nepal as a reflection of his government's commitment to "neighbourhood first" policy, Modi said the Himalayan nation has entered a new era and India would continue to support it.
"As Nepal enters a new era of consolidating gains of democracy and achieving rapid economic growth and development, India will continue to remain a steadfast partner of the government of Nepal to implement its vision of samriddha Nepal, sukhi Nepali' (prosperous Nepal, happy Nepal)," Modi said in a statement.
"Prime Minister Oli and I will have the opportunity to take forward our recent wide-ranging discussions in New Delhi on issues of mutual interest, and to advance our cooperative partnership across diverse sectors," Modi said.
He said his visit "reflects the high priority, India, and personally I, attach to our age-old, close and friendly ties with Nepal".
Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to meet with President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari and Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun.
Prime Minister Modi will also visit Muktinath temple in Mustang District and will depart for India on Saturday evening.