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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province CM Kamal Bahadur Shah to discuss regional cooperation. The delegation also held talks with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, emphasizing cultural and historical ties. India’s MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted progress in bilateral relations during their Delhi visit. The trip aligns with India’s Neighbourhood First policy to strengthen ties with Nepal.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Meets Nepal Sudurpashchim CM Kamal Bahadur Shah in Lucknow

  • Yogi Adityanath welcomes Nepal delegation in Lucknow
  • Focus on stronger India-Nepal bilateral ties
  • Pushkar Dhami highlights shared cultural heritage
  • Visit aligns with India's Neighbourhood First policy
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Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province CM Kamal Bahadur Shah

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hosts Nepal's Sudurpashchim CM Kamal Bahadur Shah to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

"There is a deep similarity between the people of India and Nepal from cultural, religious and social point of view. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Lucknow, May 5

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday met with Kamal Bahadur Shah, Chief Minister of Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province, who was accompanied by a delegation during their courtesy visit to Lucknow.

Sharing the details of the meeting in a post on the social media platform X, the UP CM said, "Today, Honourable Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal, Shri Kamal Bahadur Shah ji and the delegation led by him made a courtesy visit to the Government residence in Lucknow."

https://x.com/myogiadityanath/status/1919299099792154852

Earlier, a ten-member delegation from the province, led by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah, met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence on Saturday.

Officials said the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing ties between the neighbouring regions.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Dhami emphasised the shared cultural and historical heritage between India and Nepal. "There is a deep similarity between the people of India and Nepal from cultural, religious and social point of view. There are many similarities in the traditions, customs, language, food and lifestyle of both the countries, which have been strengthening mutual bonding and trust over the years," he said.

On May 1, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, met a Nepali delegation led by Kamal Bahadur Shah, Chief Minister of Nepal's Sudurpaschim Province, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday.

During the interaction with the delegation, MoS Singh affirmed the age-old and unique relationship between India and Nepal firmly rooted in deep people to people links. Mos also highlighted recent progress in bilateral relations and discussed opportunities for fostering greater links between India and the Sudurpaschim region of Nepal through connectivity, energy, tourism and agriculture, the MEA said.

According to the MEA, the delegation led by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah is on an official visit to India from April 29 to May 5.

The MEA underscored that Nepal is a priority partner for India under its Neighbourhood First policy.

The visit of the delegation led by the Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim underscores the sustained momentum in the bilateral ties between India and Nepal.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see our leaders strengthening ties with Nepal. The cultural bonds are indeed strong - from Kailash Mansarovar to Pashupatinath temple. Hope this leads to better infrastructure at border areas too. 🙏
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Priya M.
While cultural ties are important, I hope they discussed concrete economic cooperation too. Many Nepali youth come to India for work - better coordination would benefit both countries. The energy sector collaboration looks promising!
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Amit S.
As someone from Uttarakhand, I appreciate these meetings. Our state shares deep connections with Nepal - family ties, trade, and pilgrimage routes. Hope they address the border infrastructure issues that pilgrims face.
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Sunita R.
These diplomatic meetings are good, but what about the common people? The visa process for Nepali citizens in India needs simplification. Our relationship should be reflected in practical policies, not just speeches.
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Vikram J.
Nepal is our natural ally, no doubt. But we must be careful about China's growing influence there. Happy to see India proactively engaging with provincial leaders - that's smart diplomacy. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Neha T.
The Sudurpashchim province is culturally very close to UP and Uttarakhand. Hope they discussed tourism promotion - places like Darchula and Dharchula are practically twin towns across the border! More people-to-people exchanges would be wonderful.

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