Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday was given a guard of honour on the first day of his two-day visit to Nepal. PM Modi was felicitated at the Tundikhel Army Parade Ground in Kathmandu.&nbsp

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was also present on the occasion.&nbsp

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Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi and his Nepalese counterpart flagged off the Janakpur-Ayodhya bus service.

"I am happy that Nepal PM came all the way from Kathmandu," PM Modi said with prime minister Oli at his side.

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PM Modi also <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/without-nepal-indias-history-is-incomplete-pm-modi-at-janakpur-136068">addressed the people of Nepal</a>&nbspand expressed happiness over visiting the Himalayan nation. He stated that he wanted to visit Janakpur for long.

"India and Nepal have helped each other in times of need. Nepal prominently features in India's neighbour first policy. We assure that we will continue to stand with Nepal," Modi stated.&nbsp

The Prime Minister said that India will make efforts to forge better connectivity with Nepal and boost cooperation in the field of science and technology. Both the leaders <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/neighbours-have-always-been-our-top-priority-says-nepal-pm-oli-as-he--modi-issue-joint-statement-136189">issued a joint statement</a>.

"Relations between neighbours are different from others. Neighbours have always been our top priority," said Oli.&nbsp

"We have agreed to address all matters by September 19, our Constitution Day," he added. &nbsp

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali in Kathmandu earlier today.

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was present on the occasion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday was given a guard of honour on the first day of his two-day visit to Nepal. PM Modi was felicitated at the Tundikhel Army Parade Ground in Kathmandu. Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was also present on the occasion. #WATCH PM Narendra Modi accorded guard of honour at Tundikhel Army Parade Ground in Kathmandu. Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli also present #Nepal pic.twitter.com/pnWnoOwvJY — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2018 × Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi and his Nepalese counterpart flagged off the Janakpur-Ayodhya bus service. "I am happy that Nepal PM came all the way from Kathmandu," PM Modi said with prime minister Oli at his side. It was my long due wish to visit the land of Goddess Sita & offer my prayers. Today, I am extremely happy & grateful that I got this opportunity: PM Narendra Modi during the civic reception in Janakpur. #Nepal pic.twitter.com/pOZcnA8OYa — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2018 × PM Modi also addressed the people of Nepal&nbspand expressed happiness over visiting the Himalayan nation. He stated that he wanted to visit Janakpur for long. "India and Nepal have helped each other in times of need. Nepal prominently features in India's neighbour first policy. We assure that we will continue to stand with Nepal," Modi stated. The Prime Minister said that India will make efforts to forge better connectivity with Nepal and boost cooperation in the field of science and technology. Both the leaders issued a joint statement. "Relations between neighbours are different from others. Neighbours have always been our top priority," said Oli. "We have agreed to address all matters by September 19, our Constitution Day," he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali in Kathmandu earlier today.

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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, "&nbspOur 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".

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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'

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, "&nbspOur 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 ×

Will never let our land to be used against India: Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday said he has positive expectations from his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, ahead of his meeting with the Prime Minister.

Speaking to the media, Oli said, "My expectations from Prime Minister Modi are positive. And that is why I came here (to India). We want to have good relations with India."

On being asked about Nepal's growing relations with China, the Nepali Prime Minister said that the country has two neighbours and would work together with India and China for ensuring good relations.

Earlier on Friday, Oli arrived in India on a three-day state visit. The visiting dignitary was received by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State (MoS) Finance S.P. Shukla.

The Nepal Prime Minister is accompanied by his wife Radhika Shakya and an entourage of ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), secretaries and other high-ranking officials of the Nepal Government.

Oli will be holding a meeting with the Nepali business community of both the countries on Friday, followed by a diplomatic reception by the Embassy of India.

On Saturday, Oli will attend a ceremonial reception and inspect a guard of honour at the Rashtrapati Bhawan will meet President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu. He will pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

He will then hold official talks with Prime Minister Modi and exchange views on matters of mutual interests.

The Nepal Prime Minister will also visit Pantnagar in Uttarakhand and attend a programme organised at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology.&nbsp

Speaking to the media, Oli said, 'My expectations from Prime Minister Modi are positive. And that is why I came here (to India). We want to have good relations with India'

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday said he has positive expectations from his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, ahead of his meeting with the Prime Minister. Speaking to the media, Oli said, "My expectations from Prime Minister Modi are positive. And that is why I came here (to India). We want to have good relations with India." On being asked about Nepal's growing relations with China, the Nepali Prime Minister said that the country has two neighbours and would work together with India and China for ensuring good relations. Earlier on Friday, Oli arrived in India on a three-day state visit. The visiting dignitary was received by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State (MoS) Finance S.P. Shukla. The Nepal Prime Minister is accompanied by his wife Radhika Shakya and an entourage of ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), secretaries and other high-ranking officials of the Nepal Government. Oli will be holding a meeting with the Nepali business community of both the countries on Friday, followed by a diplomatic reception by the Embassy of India. On Saturday, Oli will attend a ceremonial reception and inspect a guard of honour at the Rashtrapati Bhawan will meet President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu. He will pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. He will then hold official talks with Prime Minister Modi and exchange views on matters of mutual interests. The Nepal Prime Minister will also visit Pantnagar in Uttarakhand and attend a programme organised at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology.

Positive expectations from PM Modi, says Oli on India visit

India will play a supportive role in Nepal's development, Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli today said, ahead of his maiden visit to India since assuming office to strengthen bilateral relations, according to a media report.

Oli will be on a three-day visit to India from April 6 during which he would hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and call on President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.

"I am visiting India to strengthen bilateral relations. India will play a supportive role in Nepal's development," Oli was quoted as saying by the Himalayan Times.

The Nepalese premiere's entourage will include ministers, members of Parliament, secretaries and other high-ranking government officials, the report said.

Oli also said that China was ready to support Nepal's development 
"The government is committed to achieving the goals of good governance and prosperity," he said, adding, "We will give impetus to development because if we do not do that we cannot achieve the goals of sustainable development."

Oli stressed the need for modernisation through science and technology. He also said that his government would adopt a policy of "zero tolerance towards corruption".

Ambassador of India to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri said India wanted to see a "prosperous Nepal and happy Nepalis", according to the report.

Oli's visit is in line with the tradition of a Nepalese premier visiting India on his first overseas trip.

Congratulating Oli over phone upon his appointment to the top executive post in February, Prime Minister Modi had extended an invitation to him for a visit to India.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had visited Nepal before Oli took office to congratulate him for the historic victory of the Left Alliance in Nepal's Parliamentary and Provincial elections.

Oli, widely regarded as pro-China, had last month said he wants to "update" relations with India "in keeping with the times" and favours a review of all special provisions of the Indo-Nepal relations, including the long-established practice of Nepalese soldiers serving India's armed forces.

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli today said, ahead of his maiden visit to India since assuming office to strengthen bilateral relations

India will play a supportive role in Nepal's development, Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli today said, ahead of his maiden visit to India since assuming office to strengthen bilateral relations, according to a media report. Oli will be on a three-day visit to India from April 6 during which he would hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and call on President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. "I am visiting India to strengthen bilateral relations. India will play a supportive role in Nepal's development," Oli was quoted as saying by the Himalayan Times. The Nepalese premiere's entourage will include ministers, members of Parliament, secretaries and other high-ranking government officials, the report said. Oli also said that China was ready to support Nepal's development "The government is committed to achieving the goals of good governance and prosperity," he said, adding, "We will give impetus to development because if we do not do that we cannot achieve the goals of sustainable development." Oli stressed the need for modernisation through science and technology. He also said that his government would adopt a policy of "zero tolerance towards corruption". Ambassador of India to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri said India wanted to see a "prosperous Nepal and happy Nepalis", according to the report. Oli's visit is in line with the tradition of a Nepalese premier visiting India on his first overseas trip. Congratulating Oli over phone upon his appointment to the top executive post in February, Prime Minister Modi had extended an invitation to him for a visit to India. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had visited Nepal before Oli took office to congratulate him for the historic victory of the Left Alliance in Nepal's Parliamentary and Provincial elections. Oli, widely regarded as pro-China, had last month said he wants to "update" relations with India "in keeping with the times" and favours a review of all special provisions of the Indo-Nepal relations, including the long-established practice of Nepalese soldiers serving India's armed forces.

India will play supportive role in Nepal's development: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli

Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, next month will address the nation from the Himalayan District of Nepal, Mugu which borders China.

Prime Minister Oli, who will be visiting Mugu to inaugurate the Karnali Province's Tourism Year 2018-19 starting on April 14.

This is the first time that a Nepali Prime Minister will be addressing the nation out of the Parliament, Official Residence and Office.

"Prime Minister Oli will be addressing the nation on the very first day of New Year from Rara Lake," The secretariat of the Prime Minister stated in a release late on Wednesday.

Rara, which is the biggest lake in Nepal, lies on the Mugu District falling on the Karnali Province, the least developed province amongst the seven provinces of the new federal system adopted by the country.

The strategically important district of Nepal bordering China has the nearest Chinese market, Hyazimang and the nearest crossing point for Tibet to China, situated at an elevation of 6,495 metres.

"The decision of the Prime Minister to address the nation from the least developed district of the nation will have a very positive impact on the people of the district as it is one of the most backward regions of the country," Karuna Devkota, a postgraduate student in capital Kathmandu said.

Nepal, who have agreed to establish the seven-border crossing along the border with China in 2015, came at a time when the protests by Madhesis in the southern plains, regarding the demand to be recognised in the newly-formed Nepali constitution, led to the blocking of basic supplies from India.

This is the first time that a Nepali Prime Minister will be addressing the nation out of the Parliament, Official Residence and Office.

Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, next month will address the nation from the Himalayan District of Nepal, Mugu which borders China. Prime Minister Oli, who will be visiting Mugu to inaugurate the Karnali Province's Tourism Year 2018-19 starting on April 14. This is the first time that a Nepali Prime Minister will be addressing the nation out of the Parliament, Official Residence and Office. "Prime Minister Oli will be addressing the nation on the very first day of New Year from Rara Lake," The secretariat of the Prime Minister stated in a release late on Wednesday. Rara, which is the biggest lake in Nepal, lies on the Mugu District falling on the Karnali Province, the least developed province amongst the seven provinces of the new federal system adopted by the country. The strategically important district of Nepal bordering China has the nearest Chinese market, Hyazimang and the nearest crossing point for Tibet to China, situated at an elevation of 6,495 metres. "The decision of the Prime Minister to address the nation from the least developed district of the nation will have a very positive impact on the people of the district as it is one of the most backward regions of the country," Karuna Devkota, a postgraduate student in capital Kathmandu said. Nepal, who have agreed to establish the seven-border crossing along the border with China in 2015, came at a time when the protests by Madhesis in the southern plains, regarding the demand to be recognised in the newly-formed Nepali constitution, led to the blocking of basic supplies from India.

Nepal PM Oli to address nation from district bordering China

Nepal&#39;s ruling party has merged with a former Maoist rebel group to form a super bloc that experts say will reshape politics after years of turbulence in the Himalayan nation.

Officials said Tuesday the new alliance, the Nepal Communist Party, was formally signed into agreement following late-night negotiations between the two sides Monday.

They forged a political alliance to trounce the incumbent party in last year&#39;s landmark general elections, but this formal merger creates a political behemoth unprecedented in Nepali politics.

&quot;This is an agreement to merge, but there are other issues we need to conclude before we completely unify,&quot; senior Maoist leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha told AFP, adding the transition process was expected to take at least a month.

The new alliance commands a large majority in both houses of parliament and comes just days after Communist leader KP&nbsp;Sharma Oli was sworn in as prime minister.

Oli&#39;s main Communist party and the Maoists heavily defeated the incumbent Nepali Congress party in polls last year billed as the final step in a post-war transformation to a federal republic.

The Maoists, who fought government forces in a bitter civil war that claimed more than 16,000 lives and overthrew Nepal&#39;s 240-year-old Hindu monarchy, dominated politics for more than two decades.

The decade-long conflict ended in a 2006 peace deal that saw guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal become Nepal&#39;s first post-war prime minister.

But their political support has waned in recent years, with their party ranking third in last year&#39;s general elections.

Political historian Aditya Adhikari said the merger was a &quot;rare union&quot; between two sides with starkly different backgrounds.

The ruling Communist party is older and considered more conservative than its new partners in the Maoists, who have pursued more progressive politics in the post-war era.

&quot;If they manage to stick together it will change the future of Nepal&#39;s politics,&quot; said Adhikari, author of &quot;The Bullet and the Ballot Box&quot;, a history of Nepal&#39;s Maoist struggle.&nbsp;

&quot;But they will likely function as a coalition or two factions within a party, negotiating power sharing.&quot;

A rumoured agreement to share power between Prime Minister Oli and Dahal, the Maoist leader, has provoked criticism amid concern this alliance could destabilise politics down the track.

Brittle alliances have been struck between Nepal&#39;s three dominant parties since 2008, and there are fears this latest merger could prolong the revolving door nature of the country&#39;s politics.

Oli has been prime minister once before, while Dahal has served in the top office twice.

Many voters cast ballots in last year&#39;s elections hoping for stability and much-needed development in the impoverished Himalayan nation.

The last government -- a coalition between the Maoists and the Nepali Congress party -- was the country&#39;s ninth in just 11 years before the alliance fractured.

Experts say the alliance will reshape politics after years of turbulence in the Himalayan nation

Nepal's ruling party has merged with a former Maoist rebel group to form a super bloc that experts say will reshape politics after years of turbulence in the Himalayan nation. Officials said Tuesday the new alliance, the Nepal Communist Party, was formally signed into agreement following late-night negotiations between the two sides Monday. They forged a political alliance to trounce the incumbent party in last year's landmark general elections, but this formal merger creates a political behemoth unprecedented in Nepali politics. "This is an agreement to merge, but there are other issues we need to conclude before we completely unify," senior Maoist leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha told AFP, adding the transition process was expected to take at least a month. The new alliance commands a large majority in both houses of parliament and comes just days after Communist leader KP Sharma Oli was sworn in as prime minister. Oli's main Communist party and the Maoists heavily defeated the incumbent Nepali Congress party in polls last year billed as the final step in a post-war transformation to a federal republic. The Maoists, who fought government forces in a bitter civil war that claimed more than 16,000 lives and overthrew Nepal's 240-year-old Hindu monarchy, dominated politics for more than two decades. The decade-long conflict ended in a 2006 peace deal that saw guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal become Nepal's first post-war prime minister. But their political support has waned in recent years, with their party ranking third in last year's general elections. Political historian Aditya Adhikari said the merger was a "rare union" between two sides with starkly different backgrounds. The ruling Communist party is older and considered more conservative than its new partners in the Maoists, who have pursued more progressive politics in the post-war era. "If they manage to stick together it will change the future of Nepal's politics," said Adhikari, author of "The Bullet and the Ballot Box", a history of Nepal's Maoist struggle. "But they will likely function as a coalition or two factions within a party, negotiating power sharing." A rumoured agreement to share power between Prime Minister Oli and Dahal, the Maoist leader, has provoked criticism amid concern this alliance could destabilise politics down the track. Brittle alliances have been struck between Nepal's three dominant parties since 2008, and there are fears this latest merger could prolong the revolving door nature of the country's politics. Oli has been prime minister once before, while Dahal has served in the top office twice. Many voters cast ballots in last year's elections hoping for stability and much-needed development in the impoverished Himalayan nation. The last government -- a coalition between the Maoists and the Nepali Congress party -- was the country's ninth in just 11 years before the alliance fractured.

Nepal's ruling party merges into super bloc with Maoists

Two months after the successful conclusion of parliamentary elections, Nepal&#39;s largest party CPN-UML on Wednesday picked its Chairman KP Sharma Oli as the next Prime Minister of the country.

Oli, 65, served as the country&#39;s prime minister from October 11, 2015, to August 3, 2016. He is known for his pro-China stance.

A Standing Committee (SC) of the party held in Lalitpur named Oli as the prime ministerial candidate as he is also the UML&#39;s Parliamentary Party leader, Surendra Pandey was quoted as saying by The Kathmandu Post.

The Left Alliance of the CPN-UML, led by Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre, led by Prachanda, had in December secured 174 seats in the 275-member Parliament in the historic provincial and parliamentary polls that many hope will bring much-needed political stability to the Himalayan nation.

It had also secured an overwhelming majority in the upper house of Parliament with 39 seats, paving the way for the leftist alliance to form the country&#39;s next government.

The UML leaders also discussed the party unification with the CPN (Maoist Centre) during the meeting, the report said.

Following an intra-party discussion of both the parties, a meeting of the Party Unification Coordination Committee (PUCC) is scheduled to be held later today, it said.

The PUCC meeting is likely to take a final decision regarding the party unification.

The PUCC of the left alliance was formed to discuss the merger of the two parties.

The process of appointment of Prime Minister would begin after the Election Commission would submit the final results of House of Representatives election under the Proportional Representation to the President.

CPN-UML, with the support of CPN Maoist Centre, has emerged as the largest party after garnering the majority in the three-tier elections.

(With inputs from PTI)

Oli, 65, served as the country's prime minister from October 11, 2015, to August 3, 2016. He is known for his pro-China stance

Two months after the successful conclusion of parliamentary elections, Nepal's largest party CPN-UML on Wednesday picked its Chairman KP Sharma Oli as the next Prime Minister of the country. Oli, 65, served as the country's prime minister from October 11, 2015, to August 3, 2016. He is known for his pro-China stance. A Standing Committee (SC) of the party held in Lalitpur named Oli as the prime ministerial candidate as he is also the UML's Parliamentary Party leader, Surendra Pandey was quoted as saying by The Kathmandu Post. The Left Alliance of the CPN-UML, led by Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre, led by Prachanda, had in December secured 174 seats in the 275-member Parliament in the historic provincial and parliamentary polls that many hope will bring much-needed political stability to the Himalayan nation. It had also secured an overwhelming majority in the upper house of Parliament with 39 seats, paving the way for the leftist alliance to form the country's next government. The UML leaders also discussed the party unification with the CPN (Maoist Centre) during the meeting, the report said. Following an intra-party discussion of both the parties, a meeting of the Party Unification Coordination Committee (PUCC) is scheduled to be held later today, it said. The PUCC meeting is likely to take a final decision regarding the party unification. The PUCC of the left alliance was formed to discuss the merger of the two parties. The process of appointment of Prime Minister would begin after the Election Commission would submit the final results of House of Representatives election under the Proportional Representation to the President. CPN-UML, with the support of CPN Maoist Centre, has emerged as the largest party after garnering the majority in the three-tier elections. (With inputs from PTI)

Nepal's CPN-UML names KP Sharma Oli as next Prime Minister

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