Kathmandu, September 18

On the occasion of the Constitution Day of Nepal, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba have received separate messages of felicitations

from President of India Ram Nath Kovind, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi respectively.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in his message to President Bhandari, the president of India stated India-Nepal bilateral relationship is unique, time tested and multifaceted, which is steeped in both countries’ strong cultural ties and civilisational bonds.

He further mentioned that bilateral partnership is expanding to new and diverse fields for both countries’ mutual benefit. “India remains committed to working together with the people and the Government of Nepal in advancing its close and friendly ties and for the well-being of the people of our two countries,” reads the message.

Likewise, in his message to PM Deuba, Indian PM Modi stated that India and Nepal have long-standing ties of friendship, underpinned by strong people to people connections. Prime Minister Modi has expressed confidence that bilateral ties based on the foundation of deep-rooted historical and cultural contacts will continue to expand in diverse sectors and the close development cooperation will bring socio-economic transformation of the lives of the two peoples.

Referring to the State Visit to India of Prime Minister Deuba last month, Prime Minister Modi stated that the same had provided further impetus to the multifaceted bilateral engagement.

The message further reads, “As a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its support to the people and Government of Nepal in their national efforts to achieve peace, stability and development”.

Similarly, President of China Xi Jinping, and  Li Keqiang, premier of China, have also  sent separate messages of congratulations and best wishes to President Bhandari and PM Deuba on the occasion of the Constitution Day of Nepal.

In their congratulatory messages, the president and premier of China attached great importance to the development of Nepal-China relations and its continuous development through deepening cooperation in various fields between the two countries, according to a press release issued by MoFA.

Similarly, Akihito, the emperor of Japan sent a congratulatory message to President Bhandari.  In his message, the emperor extended heartfelt congratulations and good wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the Nepali people.

Similarly, President Bhandari and PM Deuba also received separate messages of felicitations from President of the Maldives Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on the occasion of the Constitution Day of Nepal. In his messages, the Maldivian President stated that the cordial relations between the Maldives and Nepal will go from strength to strength for the mutual benefit of the peoples of the two countries and the SAARC region.