Kathmandu [Nepal], July 9 –\u00a0Nepal has extended a formal invitation to Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to visit the country, as both sides signalled a renewed push to deepen parliamentary engagement and strengthen broader bilateral ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The invitation was conveyed by Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal during a courtesy meeting with Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava at Singha Durbar on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the meeting, Aryal said the government had completed its first 100 days in office and thanked the Indian government for its support during Nepal’s recently held elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting the foundations of Nepal-India relations, Aryal said the partnership is rooted in shared civilisation, geographical proximity and deep socio-cultural ties. He stressed that bilateral mechanisms focusing on trade, security, civil aviation, water resources and connectivity would further strengthen relations between the two neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Speaker also underscored the importance of expanding connectivity through air links, railway networks and cross-border bus services, expressing hope for continued cooperation in these sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aryal said he had invited Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to visit Nepal and added that he looks forward to welcoming him at a mutually convenient time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Responding to the invitation, Ambassador Srivastava said Birla is interested in visiting Nepal. He also invited Aryal and Nepali lawmakers to visit India to observe and study India’s parliamentary practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Indian envoy said parliamentary diplomacy and sustained high-level political dialogue remain key pillars of Nepal-India relations. He reiterated India’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Nepal in trade, connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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