KATHMANDU: Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the Prime Minister of Nepal on Wednesday, May 31, embarked on a 4-day official visit to India at the invitation of his Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
According to a statement from the Kathmandu Foreign Ministry, Dahal, also known as Prachanda, is being accompanied by his daughter Ganga Dahal and an official delegation that includes the foreign minister, the finance minister, the energy minister, the minister of physical infrastructure and transport, the chief secretary, secretaries, and other high-ranking government officials.
Dev Raj Ghimire, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ganesh Timilsina, the Chairman of the National Assembly, and other key officials sent off the Prime Minister at the Tribhuvan International Airport's VVIP lounge.
On June 3, the prime minister is expected to return to Kathmandu. Prachanda's first formal role since taking power in December of last year is this one.
The development of transmission lines, the establishment of integrated checkpoints, and the trading of energy are only a few of the bilateral interests and issues that will be covered, according to Foreign Minister Saud.
The encouragement of Indian investment in Nepal's energy and hydropower sector, trade and transportation, and aviation will also be discussed. Long-term energy trade with India is another subject that has received priority in Nepal.
Nepal has also prioritised the issue of long-term energy trade with India. Bangladesh has already committed to acquiring 50 MegaWatt of electricity from Nepal right away.
Preparations have been undertaken to discuss and resolve the issue of securing the airways between the heads of government of the two nations during the visit. On Thursday at 11 a.m., Prachanda and Modi will meet at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
They will conduct a joint press conference following the meeting and take part in the signing of a few contracts and a memorandum of understanding.
After completing the engagements in New Delhi, the Nepal Prime Minister will visit Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, served as the Prime Minister of Nepal on two separate occasions. He first assumed office from 2008 to 2009 and then again from 2016 to 2017. Prachanda is a prominent figure in Nepali politics and played a significant role in the country's transition from a monarchy to a federal democratic republic.
During his time as Prime Minister, Prachanda focused on addressing socio-economic issues and promoting inclusivity in Nepali society. He worked towards implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which aimed to bring an end to the decade-long Maoist insurgency in Nepal.
Prachanda's leadership was marked by efforts to strengthen ties with neighboring countries, particularly India and China. He advocated for a balanced foreign policy approach, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good relations with both countries for Nepal's economic and strategic interests.
