Pm modi on 2 day nepal visit from today, to hold talks with oli

PM Modi on 2-day Nepal visit from today, to hold talks with Oli On the eve of his visit to Nepal, Modi said India would remain a steadfast partner of the Himalayan nation in its quest for growth and development. Catch all the Modi Nepal visit updates here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning left for a two-day state visit to Nepal.

Ahead of the visit, Modi tweeted that the "visit reflects the high priority India attaches to friendly relations with Nepal". Further, Modi said that India would remain a steadfast partner of Nepal in its quest for growth and development. The prime minister is visiting the neighbouring country at the invitation of his Nepalese counterpart Khadga Prasad Oli.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Friday tweeted that Modi's Nepal visit would consolidate the principle of neighbourhood first and Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. He added that it would build on Prime Minister Oli's visit to India. The Nepalese Prime Minister was on a three-day visit to India in April this year, when the two sides signed a number of agreements, which were termed 'game-changing' by the MEA.

Here are the top 10 developments around Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day Nepal visit: 1) Modi's Nepal visit aimed at bringing back normalcy in India-Nepal ties: On the eve of his two-day visit to Nepal, Prime Minister Modi said India would remain a steadfast partner of the Himalayan nation in its quest for growth and development.

2) Modi to offer prayers at Ram Janaki Mandir in Nepal: In Nepal, three helipads have been constructed at the Janakpur Airport for the landing of Modi's helicopter. Modi was scheduled to arrive in Janakpur at 10 am. He was to be received by Nepal Defence Minister Ishwor Pokharel and Chief Minister of Province-2, Lalbabu Raut.

3) Modi, Oli to inaugurate Ramayan Circuit Bus Route today: Nepalese Prime Minister Oli and Modi will jointly inaugurate the Ramayan Circuit Bus Route connecting Janakpur (Goddess Sita's birthplace) to Ayodhya (Lord Ram's birthplace). The Ramayan Circuit is among the 13 tourist circuits under the "Swadesh Darshan Scheme" of India.

4) Modi to address gathering at Rangabhoomi ground today: Subsequently, Prime Minister Modi will be offered a civic reception at the Bahrabigaha's Rangabhoomi ground, where he is likely to address the people gathered to welcome him.

5) Modi, Oil to hold delegation-level talks today: After Janakpur, Modi will fly to Kathmandu to hold one-on-one talks with the Nepalese Prime Minister "on ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation". He will also meet President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun, and leaders of the major political parties.

6) Modi to lay foundation stone of $1.5-billion hydroelectricity project in Nepal today: Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the Arun-III hydroelectricity project in the Sankhuwasabha district of eastern Nepal, undertaken by India's Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam, through video conferencing.

7) Modi-Oli joint address today: Modi and Oli on Friday will jointly address the media.

The Nepalese leader will later host a dinner for his Indian counterpart.

8) Modi to visit Muktinath temple tomorrow: On Saturday, Modi will visit the Muktinath temple at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang district to pay obeisance and also announce a "surprise gift" for its development and reconstruction.

9) Modi to be presented with 'artistic key' by Kathmandu mayor tomorrow: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City will hold a civic reception for Modi with Mayor Bidhya Sundar Sakya presenting an "artistic key" to the Prime Minister.

10) Modi to visit Pashupatinath temple tomorrow: Modi will also pray at the Pashupatinath temple on Saturday.

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