Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has conveyed his warmest
felicitations to Rt. Hon. Baburam Bhattarai on his election as the Prime
Minister of Nepal, wishing him all success in the task of consolidating
the democratic gains made by the people of Nepal.
PM wrote to say that, ‘India attaches the highest priority to its
relations with Nepal. Our relations are special and characterized by
intense people-to-people interaction and an open border. Indian remains
committed to providing all assistance in building a more stable,
democratic and prosperous Nepal, which will add to the security and
prosperity of the region’.
The Prime Minister of India has extended a most cordial invitation to
PM Bhattarai to visit India at his convenience, at dates to be decided
through diplomatic channels, adding that he looked forward to working
with the latter to “strengthen and deepen the close civilisational and
fraternal links” between India and Nepal.
New Delhi
August 29, 2011
