NEW DELHI: Highlighting India’s continued strategic focus on its immediate neighbors, the Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) of Nepal, Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The high-level meeting underscores the evolving political dynamics in Nepal and India’s proactive diplomatic engagement with the country’s new political leadership.
Following the interaction, Prime Minister Modi expressed strong optimism about the bilateral trajectory, welcoming a mutual commitment to deepen cross-border cooperation.
Neighborhood First Policy Takes Precedence
During the discussions, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the core tenets of India’s regional foreign policy, emphasizing Nepal’s foundational role in it:
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Strategic Priority: Prime Minister Modi noted that Nepal remains a top-priority partner under India’s framework of the Neighbourhood First policy.
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Collaborative Future: The Prime Minister affirmed that India looks forward to actively collaborating with the newly formed government in Nepal.
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Multifaceted Relations: The leadership dialogue focused on elevating the “special and multifaceted relationship” between the two neighboring nations to unprecedented heights.
Joint Resolve for Prosperous Growth
The Prime Minister also took to social media platform X to share his reflections on the diplomatic meet, welcoming the RSP Chairman’s vision for shared regional development:
“Delighted to meet the Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party of Nepal Mr. Rabi Lamichhane. I welcome and fully share his desire to work closely together for a shared and prosperous future. Nepal is a priority partner under our Neighbourhood First policy and we look forward to collaborating with the new government to elevate the special and multifaceted relationship between our two countries to greater heights.”
The interaction marks a crucial touchpoint in cementing ties with Nepal’s emerging political factions, ensuring that long-term bilateral commitments in trade, infrastructure, and security remain robust under the new administration.
