Indian Prime Minister Visits Nepal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Nepal on a diplomatic mission to firm up trade ties and speed up negotiations on energy and transport projects. During his two-day visit, Modi plans to meet politicians across the political spectrum, offer prayers at a revered Hindu temple and address parliament. High on the agenda is a possible agreement for India to provide electricity to neighboring Nepal and help develop the hydropower sector using Indian investment. The...

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