Indian President Murmu congratulates newly-elected President Paudel

Kathmandu, March 17: Indian President Droupadi Murmu made a telephone conversation with the newly-elected President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Paudel, this evening.    

President Murmi congratulated Paudel on being elected the President of Nepal and also extended best wishes for his successful tenure as the Head-of-the-State. 

   
In the telephonic conversation, President Murmu expressed happiness on the election of Paudel having consistent struggle and contributions to the democratic movement of Nepal as the President, shared Foreign Affairs Advisor to President Paudel, Dr. Suresh Chandra Chalise.    

Both the Presidents shared a common view that Nepal and India have very close and cordial relations with century-old cultural, religious, and geographical proximities. They also expressed confidence that the persisting bilateral relations would further grow in the days to come.    

Also on the occasion, President Paudel extended an invitation to his Indian counterpart Murmu to visit Nepal and offer worship at Pashupatinath. (RSS)