Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar Calls On President Paudel, PM Dahal

External Affairs Minister of India Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas this morning.

On the occasion, President Paudel emphasized the need for in agriculture, energy, development of tourism and human resources development sectors.

According to President's Press Advisor, Kiran Pokharel, President Paudel underscored carrying out activities together seriously as an issue of protecting mountain and water sources is the common agenda.

Saying India was aware of Nepal's potential, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said India would continue its support to Nepal in all these sectors.

Dr Jaishankar also met Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ at the PM’s official residence at Baluwatar today.

The Indian External Affairs Minister arrived in Kathmandu this morning for a two day visit to participate in the 7th meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission.