President Murmu calls Nepal's President Paudel; discusses ways to further advance bilateral cooperation

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday spoke to her new Nepalese counterpart and congratulated him on assuming the office of the President and discussed ways to further advance bilateral cooperation and strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the peoples of the two countries.

President Murmu, who is presently on tour in Kerala, called up President Paudel and both leaders noted the unique and multi-faceted relations between Nepal and India, according to the Indian Embassy here.

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“They also discussed ways to further advance bilateral cooperation and strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the peoples of the two countries,” it said.

The President expressed confidence that under the guidance of Paudel, India-Nepal bilateral relations would reach even greater heights,” the mission said.

Senior Nepali Congress leader Paudel on Monday took the oath of office and secrecy as Nepal's third President.

Paudel, 78, replaced Bidya Devi Bhandari, whose term ended on March 12.