Nepal-India relations dynamic, FM Gyawali

Kathmandu, Aug 17 ,: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, has said the exchange of visits by the Prime Ministers of Nepal and India in April and May this year has generated a new dynamism in our bilateral relations.
During a reception organized by Nepal Bharat Friendship Society to celebrate the 72nd Independence Day of India here Thursday, Minister Gyawali said, “Our two sides are committed to taking bilateral relations to newer heights by strengthening ongoing cooperation in diverse spheres as well as to expanding partnership on the basis of the principles of equality, mutual trust, respect and mutual benefit. Besides economic, social and other areas of cooperation, we are expanding cooperation in the core areas of agriculture, railway linkages and inland waterways.”
According to him, while focusing on effective implementation of all the past agreements and understandings, both sides have intensified engagements for addressing the outstanding matters within the stipulated time frame of September 2018 with the objective of advancing cooperation in all areas.
Likewise, Nepal and India are expecting the final report of the EPG-NIR to be submitted soon which will suggest a clear guideline for the excellent relations between our countries as required for the 21st century.
“In view of such focused attention from both sides on deeper and wider engagements in the areas of common interest, we look forward to a mutually beneficial outcome for our two countries and peoples,” the Minister observed.
—