The Prime Minister of Nepal, Rt. Hon’ble Girija Prasad Koirala today returned to Nepal after attending the 14th SAARC Summit, here. On behalf of Government of India, the Union Water Resources Minister, Prof. Saif-ud-din Soz bid formal farewell to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Nepal at the ceremonial lounge of IGI airport *.
Prof. Soz recalled the close ties between India and Nepal and thanked Shri Koirala for visiting India to attend the SAARC Summit. Shri Koirala congratulated Government of India for smooth conduct of the Summit.
Prof. Soz also had the honour of receiving the Prime Minister of Nepal on his arrival at IGI airport on April 1, 2007.
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* Photo available on PIB website
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