Kathmandu, April 10
Prime ministers of Nepal and India, KP Sharma Oli and Narendra Modi respectively, on Friday, discussed taking care of Nepalis stranded in India, and Indians stranded in Nepal due to the lockdown imposed in both countries to control the coronavirus outbreak.
Oli informs on his Twitter page that both the prime ministers were concerned about the safety of their citizens during a telephone call this afternoon. As the long open border between the two countries has closed for the past few weeks, thousands of Nepalis have been reported stranded in India. Likewise, there are some Indians in Kathmandu and Birgunj of Nepal.
Oli also says the two agreed to further consolidate the cooperation to combat the crisis.
Meanwhile, Nepal also raised the issue of ensuring smooth supply systems during the crisis, according to Oli. On the occasion, he also thanked India for its assistance to Nepal by providing some medicines.
