As per the reports, MoUs and agreements were signed between the countries for expanding rail network, to strengthen energy tie-up. Nepal also joined International Solar Alliance.
New Delhi: Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled cross border train services, launched RuPay payment system in Nepal and signed MoUs to boost their bilateral relations. Both the leaders held a delegation level meeting in the Capital
PM Modi, after the talks, tweeted, “Held fruitful discussions with PM @SherBDeuba, who has always played a key role in boosting the India-Nepal friendship. We took stock of the full range of bilateral relations including important development projects that will deepen economic as well as cultural linkages.”
He, in another tweet, said, “One of the key emerging pillars of India-Nepal cooperation is energy. PM @SherBDeuba and I talked about augmenting cooperation in the power sector. I also welcome Nepal’s decision to join the International Solar Alliance.”
A statement issued from Nepalese PM’s side said, “”I truly admire your love and affection for Nepal its people and my visit today will further enforce these innate sentiments.”
As per the reports, MoUs and agreements were signed between the countries for expanding rail network, to strengthen energy tie-up. Nepal also joined International Solar Alliance.
Both the PMs jointly inaugurated cross-border rail network between Jaynagar in Bihar and Nepal’s Kurtha. Solu Corridor 132 KV power transmission line and sub-station in Nepal, built under government of India’s Line of Credit, were also inaugurated during the visit of Nepalese Prime Minister. With an aim to add a new chapter to our financial connectivity, RuPay payment card system was also launched in Nepal.
