The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, stated on Friday that there has been a notable shift in the bilateral relationship between India and Nepal in recent times, with notable advancements being made in a number of areas. Speaking at the joint opening of the Tribhuvan University Central Library and other post-quake reconstruction initiatives in Kathmandu, Jaishankar stated, “We have seen the real transformation of the India-Nepal relationship in recent years.” With noteworthy advancements in a range of fields, this partnership has grown significantly. Connectivity—whether it be digital, physical, or energy-related—has emerged as a pillar of this growing partnership, further solidifying the interpersonal ties between our two nations, Jaishankar stated today.
The external affairs minister who arrived in Nepal a day ago today e jointly inaugurated with his Nepalese counterpart N P Saud the Tribhuvan University Central Library and other reconstruction projects undertaken in Kathmandu after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal.
Highlighting the India’s efforts in Nepal after the devastating earthquake of 2005, Jaishankar said, “I stand before you today with a sense of satisfaction, even pride as we gather here to celebrate the inauguration of this newly constructed Central Library of the prestigious Tribhuvan University as well as 25 schools, 32 health projects and a Cultural Heritage Sector project which were undertaken as part of a collaborative effort to support the people of Nepal in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 2015.”
He said that as part of its reconstruction drive, the Nepali government gave housing, education, health, and cultural heritage top priority following the initial rescue operations. Jaishankar said that India is happy to support Nepal’s reconstruction efforts and mentioned that the project to build 50,000 houses was funded by the Indian government and was finished in November 2021.