New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday visited the Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal, the place he provided prayers. He expressed that his prayers had been devoted to the well-being of the folks of each Nepal and India, in addition to the sturdy ties between the 2 nations.
Taking to X, Jaishankar acknowledged, “Blessed to visit the Pashupatinath Temple today morning. Prayed for the well-being of our two peoples and India-Nepal ties.”
On Thursday, EAM Jaishankar co-chaired along with his Nepal counterpart NP Saud a “comprehensive and productive” assembly of the seventh India-Nepal Joint Commission, through which discussions targeted on general bilateral ties and lined an enormous array of areas together with land, rail and air connectivity tasks, defence cooperation, safety, vitality, energy and water sources.
Blessed to go to the Pashupatinath Temple at this time morning.
Prayed for the effectively being of our two peoples and ties. pic.twitter.com/NmUELLoejv
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 5, 2024
During the go to, Nepal and India signed a long-term settlement on electrical energy commerce, as a part of which Nepal will export 10,000 megawatts of electrical energy to India over the following ten years.
Agreements had been signed on the implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects, lengthy Term Power Trade, Cooperation in Renewable Energy Development, Munal Satellite and the Handover of fifth tranche of the post-Jajarkot earthquake aid provide.
Three cross-border transmission strains had been collectively inaugurated throughout Jaishankar’s go to.
“Co-chaired with my counterpart FM @NPSaudnc a comprehensive and productive meeting of the 7th India-Nepal Joint Commission. Discussions focused on our overall bilateral ties, trade & economic relations, land, rail & air connectivity projects, cooperation in defense & security, agriculture, energy, power, water resources, disaster management, tourism, civil aviation, people-to-people & cultural exchanges and development partnership,” Jaishankar stated in a publish on X.
Jaishankar on Thursday met Former Nepal Prime Ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba, Okay P Sharma Oli, Madhav Kumar Nepal and held discussions about bilateral cooperation between the 2 nations.
He additionally referred to as on Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and conveyed the nice and cozy needs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a publish shared on X, Jaishankar acknowledged, “Called on Rt. Hon’ble PM @cmprachanda. Conveyed the warm wishes of PM @narendramodi. Recalled his successful visit to India in June 2023 which has imparted a new momentum to our ties. Discussed the follow-up, including through the Joint Commission Meeting today. friendship is indeed unique and our partnership is moving from strength to strength.”
He referred to as on Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel and conveyed the nice and cozy greetings of President Droupadi Murmu. In a publish shared on X, Jaishankar acknowledged, “Honoured to call on @OOP_Nepal Ramchandra Paudel. Conveyed the warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu. Valued his guidance and sentiments for a strong and expanding India-Nepal ties.”
Jaishankar additionally interacted with members of the Nepal Cricket crew and congratulated them on qualifying the T20 World Cup. “Delighted to interact with members of the Nepal Cricket team & @CricketNep. Congratulated them on qualifying for the T20 World Cup. Assured them of India’s support in their preparations. Underlined our commitment to the growth of cricket in Nepal,” Jaishankar posted on X.
