Nepal to be of prime importance in Modi's foreign policy:Vijay

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Jun 20 2014 | 7:11 PM IST
Nepal would have priority in Narendra Modi's foreign policy, BJP leader Tarun Vijay said today lauding the help of the neighbour in curbing the fake currency route via Kathmandu.
"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.
Vijay lauded the actions taken by Nepal in helping Indian agencies to curb the fake currency route.
"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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First Published: Jun 20 2014 | 7:11 PM IST

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