"Nepal is a an important strategic partner of India. Nepal is to have topmost priority in Narendra Modi's foreign policy," Vijay told reporters on the sidelines of a program here.
"The Nepalese people are waiting anxiously with great warmth and affection for the visit of Narendra Modiji. The people there hope that Nepal's power crisis can be mitigated by a joint venture or a hydro electric power project which will help them to overcome power shortage and revive their economy," said Vijay.
"We are thankful to the Nepalese government for their active support in curbing the fake currency note route via Nepal to India, an economic war by enemies of India via Kathmandu," Vijay said.
Asked how the new Indian regime was planning to counter the increasing Chinese influence in Nepal, Vijay replied, "Our policy is that our relationship with Nepal is independent of our relationship with any other country.
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