Nepalese president Bidhya Devi Bhandari meets Sushma Swaraj
Ties between both the countries had strained last year after Madhesi community held agitation.
New Delhi, April 18: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, now on an official visit to the country, in New on Tuesday.
"Shaping our shared historical and cultural linkages. EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on President Bidya Devi Bhandari at @RahstrapatiBhvn," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted.
Shaping our shared historical and cultural linkages. EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on President Bidya Devi Bhandari at @RashtrapatiBhvn pic.twitter.com/uTj9H1JPsF
— Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2017
Earlier in the day Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari who arrived in New Delhi on Monday on her first overseas tour was given a ceremonial welcome at forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
Special honours for a close neighbour. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari of Nepal receives ceremonial welcome at forecourt of @RashtrapatiBhvn pic.twitter.com/vDaYfn8SMk
— Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2017
After her ceremonial welcome she paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Spokesperson of ministry of external affairs, Gopal Baglay had on Monday tweeted a welcome message for Nepalese president.
Neighbourhood first. H.E. Ms Bidhya Devi Bhandari, President of Nepal arrives in New Delhi on State Visit to India pic.twitter.com/BojFqqeQZz
— Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) April 17, 2017
Bhandari was scheduled to visit India in May last year but her visit was cancelled as the Nepalese cabinet did not endorse the visit. The reason cited was lack of preparations on part of the government.
During the five-day visit, Bhandari will hold talks with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She is also to hold talks with Vice-President Hamid Ansari, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
The visit of Nepalese president will focus on expanding cooperation between the two close strategic neighbours. Ties between both the countries had strained last year after Madhesi community held agitation.
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