Indian PM Modi affirms support in conversation with PM Karki – The Himalayan Times – Nepal’s No.1 English Daily Newspaper

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18

Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

During the conversation, Indian PM Modi extended heartfelt condolences for the recent tragic loss of lives in Nepal and expressed India’s steadfast support for Karki’s efforts to restore peace and stability in the country.

“Had a warm conversation with Mrs. Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal. Conveyed heartfelt condolences on the recent tragic loss of lives and reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for her efforts to restore peace and stability. Also, I extended warm greetings to her and the people of Nepal on their National Day tomorrow,” Indian PM Modi wrote in his X account.

According to a press statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Government of India, PM Modi conveyed India’s readiness to continue working closely to further strengthen the special ties between the two countries and India’s full support to Nepal in its efforts towards restoring peace and stability, and for the progress of the people of Nepal.

Prime Minister Karki thanked Modi for India’s steadfast support and reciprocated the desire to further strengthen the special ties between the two neighbors. The leaders agreed to remain in close contact, the statement added.

The scheduled phone talk was originally planned for Tuesday but was rescheduled to Thursday.

Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first woman prime minister, was sworn in on September 12 at a special ceremony held at Sheetal Niwas, following the collapse of the KP Sharma Oli-led government triggered by the Gen Z protests on September 23–24.

Earlier, shortly after her appointment, PM Modi had also publicly extended his best wishes to the newly appointed interim premier, highlighting India’s commitment to Nepal’s peace, progress, and prosperity.

This latest exchange underscores the continued diplomatic support between the two neighboring countries during a period of political transition in Nepal.