Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on principal issues comprising the political process in the Himalayan nation and alternatives to strengthen ties.
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Prachanda, who arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a four-day visit, was earlier given a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of relations during delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House , External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.
Reviewing the full spectrum of #IndiaNepal relations.
Both PMs lead delegation level talks at Hyderabad House pic.twitter.com/shvn67t40V— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 16, 2016
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also called on Prachanda, who was elected as premier for the second time last month, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
“Infusing fresh energy into a special relationship. PM @narendramodi receives Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda,” Swarup tweeted, along with a picture of the leaders shaking hands.
Ceremonial honours for a neighbour!
PM @narendramodi receives Nepal PM Pushpa Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on his state visit pic.twitter.com/zdxuCIYEx3— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 16, 2016
On Thursday, the government said that Nepal’s Constitution making process was an “internal issue” which the Nepalese citizens will decide and that India has never been “prescriptive”.
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Addressing the Nepalese diaspora at an event, Prachanda said the top focus of the new dispensation led by him was to create the “right atmosphere” before the implementation of the Constitution and pave the way for necessary amendments.
“Till the time we don’t take the Tharus, Madhesis, and janjatis into confidence and address their legitimate demands, the atmosphere cannot be created for the implementation of the new Constitution,” he had said.
With PTI inputs