Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 1 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday met Kamal Bahadur Shah, Chief Minister of Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province, who was accompanied by a delegation during their courtesy visit to Lucknow.

Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, the UP Chief Minister posted: ‘Today, Honourable Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal, Shri Kamal Bahadur Shah ji and the delegation led by him made a courtesy visit to the Government residence in Lucknow.’

Earlier, a ten-member delegation from Sudurpashchim Province, led by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah, had met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence on Saturday. Officials said the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing ties between the neighbouring regions.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Dhami highlighted the cultural and historical connections between India and Nepal. ‘There is a deep similarity between the people of India and Nepal from cultural, religious and social point of view. There are many similarities in the traditions, customs, language, food and lifestyle of both the countries, which have been strengthening mutual bonding and trust over the years,’ he said.

On May 1, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met a Nepali delegation led by CM Kamal Bahadur Shah, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

During the interaction, MoS Singh reaffirmed the long-standing relationship between India and Nepal, rooted in strong people-to-people ties. He also highlighted recent progress in bilateral relations and explored opportunities to foster deeper links between India and the Sudurpashchim region through connectivity, energy, tourism, and agriculture.

According to the MEA, the delegation led by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah was on an official visit to India from April 29 to May 5. The ministry also reiterated that Nepal remains a priority partner under India’s Neighbourhood First policy.

The visit by the Chief Minister of Sudurpashchim Province reflects the ongoing momentum in India-Nepal bilateral relations.

(ANI)