Flagging off the Delhi-Kathmandu bus service, Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed more than 10 agreements with Nepal on Tuesday , showing that India is prepared to go the extra mile for its neighbours. But if Saarc fails to move to the next level, the responsibility will not be India's.
“We are moving with our neighbours on connectivity , power etc,“ said MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin. “The PM presided over a large number of agreements with Nepal, and we have concluded similar agreements with other neighbours. Our commitment to regional integration is for all to see.“ India wants similar agreements through Saarc, but problems with Pakistan may put paid to the efforts. On touching down in Nepal on Tuesday , the PM made it clear that India expected Nepal to draft an inclusive constitution. “I request all political stakeholders to draft the constitution by early next year as committed through consensus, which will reflect aspirations of all communities, including Madhesis, Pahadis and Maoists... failing to do so can cause difficulties to Nepal and your difficulty despite our expertise to help you in this field is a matter of sadness,“ Modi said.
A number of strategic issues, including defence and security , were discussed during the talks between Modi and Sushil Koirala over nearly 40 minutes.Talking about bilateral ties, Modi said, “When we trust each other, we can move forward very quickly .“
“We are moving with our neighbours on connectivity , power etc,“ said MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin. “The PM presided over a large number of agreements with Nepal, and we have concluded similar agreements with other neighbours. Our commitment to regional integration is for all to see.“ India wants similar agreements through Saarc, but problems with Pakistan may put paid to the efforts. On touching down in Nepal on Tuesday , the PM made it clear that India expected Nepal to draft an inclusive constitution. “I request all political stakeholders to draft the constitution by early next year as committed through consensus, which will reflect aspirations of all communities, including Madhesis, Pahadis and Maoists... failing to do so can cause difficulties to Nepal and your difficulty despite our expertise to help you in this field is a matter of sadness,“ Modi said.
A number of strategic issues, including defence and security , were discussed during the talks between Modi and Sushil Koirala over nearly 40 minutes.Talking about bilateral ties, Modi said, “When we trust each other, we can move forward very quickly .“
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