Indian External Affairs Minister in Nepal on three-day visit

Ajay Kaul
Kathmandu, Jan 15 (PTI) With the objective of enhancing
and diversifying bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister of
India S M Krishna arrived here on Friday on a three-day visit
during which the two countries will sign four pacts entailing
India's developmental assistance to Nepal.

Krishna, who is on his first visit here as External
Affairs Minister, was received at the airport by Deputy
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala.
"This first visit of mine is to further strengthen
bilateral relations and extend it to other areas which have
not been covered so far," Krishna told reporters on his
arrival here.
Noting that the two countries enjoyed civilisational
links and have cordial ties, he said "India's foreign policy
gives topmost priority to Nepal".
The two sides will sign four pacts, including one for
construction of a road in Terai. The road, that will provide
better connectivity with India, will be built at a cost of Rs
680 crore.
Another pact will be in the power sector and entails
electrification of five villages in Nepal.
MoUs will also be signed for establishment of a
Scientific and Research Centre in Nepal and providing Central
Depository System facility for Nepal Stock Exchange. (MORE)
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