<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli on Saturday held extensive deliberations covering entire expanse of the bilateral relationship and vowed to boost ties in key areas of defence and security, connectivity and trade.</p>.<p class="bodytext">After the talks, Modi said India will continue to support Nepal as per that country's priorities, adding both sides have agreed to expedite all connectivity projects.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The prime minister said cooperation between the two countries will enhance Nepal's democracy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Modi also said the two countries agreed on laying a new railway line to link Kathmandu with India.</p>.<p class="bodytext">India and Nepal have close ties in defence and security and will work together to stop misuse of their open border, he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">On his part, Oli said, he has come to India to take the bilateral ties between the two countries to newer heights commensurate with the realities of the 21st century.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"We want to erect a strong edifice of a trust-based relationship between the two close neighbours that we are," he said.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli on Saturday held extensive deliberations covering entire expanse of the bilateral relationship and vowed to boost ties in key areas of defence and security, connectivity and trade.</p>.<p class="bodytext">After the talks, Modi said India will continue to support Nepal as per that country's priorities, adding both sides have agreed to expedite all connectivity projects.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The prime minister said cooperation between the two countries will enhance Nepal's democracy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Modi also said the two countries agreed on laying a new railway line to link Kathmandu with India.</p>.<p class="bodytext">India and Nepal have close ties in defence and security and will work together to stop misuse of their open border, he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">On his part, Oli said, he has come to India to take the bilateral ties between the two countries to newer heights commensurate with the realities of the 21st century.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"We want to erect a strong edifice of a trust-based relationship between the two close neighbours that we are," he said.</p>