Kathmandu, May 12
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have reached an agreement to boost cooperation in five areas, during the delegation-level talks between the two leaders.
According to the agreement, India will help Nepal address problems it faces due to its landlocked position. Similarly, India will soon launch the initial survey of the Kathmandu-Raxaul railway, a project announced by Modi during Oli’s recent visit to the southern neighbour.
India has also pledged support to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital and help procure a radio therapy machine. The two Prime Ministers have agreed to expedite work on the Pancheshwor Multi-purpose project.
According to Oli and Modi, the agriculture ministers of the two countries will soon meet to prepare a roadmap of cooperation between the two countries in agriculture. The two countries have agreed to review the bilateral trade treaty.
Modi and Oli also inaugurated the construction of the 900 MW Arun III project.
