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Modi meets RSP chief, says Nepal is a priority partner
The New Indian Express Dharmapuri
|June 04, 2026
AS Nepal’s new government begins settling into office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Kathmandu, describing Nepal as a “priority partner” under New Delhi’s Neighbourhood First policy during a meeting with Ravi Lamichhane, chairman of Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
The meeting comes at a significant juncture in India-Nepal relations, with both countries seeking to deepen cooperation while navigating recent diplomatic sensitivities, including differences over unresolved border issues. Welcoming Lamichhane, who is on a visit to India at the invitation of BJP leadership, Modi highlighted New Delhi's readiness to work closely with Nepal’s new political leadership to further expand bilateral engagement across sectors.
This story is from the June 04, 2026 edition of The New Indian Express Dharmapuri.
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