New Delhi, Delhi, India
Addressing India Foundation Reception in Delhi, Nepal prime minister KP Sharma Oli assured India that they would never allow their land to be used against India.
He said "We will never let our land to be used against sovereign India. We are firm in our resolve and we need the same kind of assurance from India".
Highlighting Indi's importance in Nepal's economy he said, " Our economy cannot sustain an alarmingly high trade imbalance with India. We are not a competitor to India, we need breathing space".
He further praised India for its progress and prosperity, adding that the economic powerhouse in India was inspiring for people around the world.
Stressing on the country's cooperation with India, he said, "Our dream is for a prosperous Nepal. This cannot be done alone. We will continue to look for support across the world, particularly at our neighbours". "During this visit, I had comprehensive and frank conversations with PM Modi. I firmly believe and hope you all will agree that a peaceful and prosperous Nepal is in the larger interest of India as well as other neighbours".
We are a country between two big neighbors. We want to play friendly neighborly relations, neighborly policy & most important for us is friendship: #KPSharmaOli, Prime Minister of Nepal pic.twitter.com/XB7HG1XmLO
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2018