Modi wraps up Nepal visit, says India ready to be economic 'Sherpa'

Visiting Nepal for the first time since the 2015 border blockade blamed on India crippled Nepal's economy, Modi called himself a pilgrim; here are the key details of PM Modi's Nepal visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrapped up his two-day visit to Nepal where he held extensive discussions with his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli to improve the bilateral ties and visited famed 20th century Janaki temple, Mukhtinath and Pashupatinath temples.

Visiting Nepal for the first time since the 2015 border blockade, blamed on India, crippled Nepal's economy -- as a "pilgrim" -- Modi said his government gave top priority to relations with Kathmandu under his Neighbourhood First Policy. On Friday, Modi had said all misunderstandings with Nepal were over and the bilateral ties were heading to a new high,