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XdIndian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri has said nurturing people to people contacts and strengthening economic links is very important for further cementing Indo-Nepal relations.
He said trade, investment and ease of doing business can play a crucial role to create a win win situation for both the countries.
Ambassador Puri was speaking at a get-together reception hosted by Nepal Bharat Friendship Society (NBFS) in Kathmandu Friday evening to celebrate 73rd Independence Day of India.
He said India is the fastest growing large economy in the world and Nepal automatically get benefit out of it.
Ambassador Puri also recalled Nepal’s sterling contribution in the freedom struggle of India.
He said many stalwarts of Nepal’s struggle for democracy also participated in India’s freedom movement and even imprisoned.
He said during Quit India movement Jayaprakash (JP) Narayan, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia and some other leaders were given shelter by the people of Nepal in 1943.
Ambassador Puri said while Nepal police arrested JP, Lohia and others under intense pressure from Britain, Nepali people fired on their own police, freed Indian leaders and escorted them across the Kosi river.
Extending greetings to the people and Govt of India on 73rd Independence Day, the President of NBFS, Prem Lashkery said Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes to further strengthen existing relations, especially with neighboring countries including Nepal.
A large number of eminent persons including political leaders, diplomats, intellectuals, industrialists, businessmen, professionals and journalists also graced the occasion and expressed their views to further strengthen age old India Nepal relations.
A presentation highlighting 70 years of diplomatic ties between India and Nepal was made during the programme.
From DD NEWS
