Kathmandu – Newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone call today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed.

During the conversation, Prime Minister Karki extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Modi on his 75th birthday and highlighted the centuries-old friendly ties between Nepal and India. Karki also briefed Modi on Nepal’s latest political developments.

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Karki on assuming office and assured that India would continue to support Nepal as a close and reliable neighbor.

The two leaders also discussed Nepal-India relations, issues of mutual interest, and regional concerns, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.