Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal’s interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment “a shining example of women empowerment”.
Addressing a rally in Manipur capital Imphal, Modi said India and Nepal have been close friends bound by shared history, faith and cultural ties, and New Delhi stood firmly with the people of the neighbouring country during its transitional phase. “I want to congratulate Sushila Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians. I am confident that she will pave the way for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nepal,” the PM said.
“Karki occupying the top post of that country is an example of women’s empowerment,” Modi asserted. Emphasising India’s solidarity, the PM said both nations were “moving forward together”, and reiterated New Delhi’s commitment to support Nepal’s democratic journey and its aspiration for stability.
