New Nepal PM Balen Shah thanks PM Modi, says Nepal keen to deepen engagement with India
Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings to Balendra Shah on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Replying to PM Modi’s post, the Nepal PM’s Office said that the Prime Minister was eager to work closely with him to advance the multifaceted relations between the two countries.
In a post on X, the office said, “Thank you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for your kind words and warm wishes. I am eager to work closely with you to advance the multifaceted relations between our two countries for the common prosperity of our people.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his wishes to Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah on his swearing-in as Nepal’s Prime Minister. He expressed optimism and said he looked forward to working closely to further strengthen India-Nepal ties.
He made these remarks in a post on X.
PM Modi said that Shah’s appointment reflects the trust reposed in his leadership by the people of Nepal, adding that working together would further strengthen ties between New Delhi and Kathmandu for the greater benefit of both nations.
“Warm congratulations to Mr. Balendra Shah on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Your appointment reflects the trust reposed in your leadership by the people of Nepal. I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship and cooperation to even greater heights for the mutual benefit of our two peoples,” PM Modi said on X.
Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President on Friday. Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy after appointing Shah earlier in the day under Article 76(1) of the Constitution.
The ceremony was attended by Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut, National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal, former prime ministers, senior officials, security chiefs, and members of the diplomatic community.
