Kathmandu: Top Nepalese leaders on Wednesday
underlined the need for taking the Indo-Nepal ties to a new
level, as they sought New Delhi`s cooperation in drafting of
the Constitution and `managing` the Maoist combatants.
Speaking at a meet on the theme `Nepal-India
Cooperation` here ruling Nepali Congress general secretary
Bimalendra Nidhi said, "We have received India`s full support
and cooperation to move ahead the peace process,
democratisation of the country and for moving on the path of
economic progress.
We expect same cooperation and help to move forward
from the current transitional period."
The two major challenges Nepal currently faces are
managing the Maoist combatants and drafting the constitution,
he pointed out and added that Nepal needs India`s support to
accomplish these tasks.
Standing Committee member of CPN-UML, Bharat Mohan
Adhikari said, "as peaceful, stable and developed Nepal is
also in the interest of India, it is natural for Nepal to
expect for India`s help for attaining economic prosperity and
development."
Endorsing Maoist chief Prachanda`s view that Nepal
and India have a relationship that of Bread and Daughter "Roti
Beti Ka Sambandha", Nidhi said, that the people of the two
countries are tied together by common culture, economy,
religion and geography.
PTI
