NEW DELHI, June 8 (UPI) -- The Indian government has assured Nepal of full financial support in coping with economic difficulties arising from Maoist insurgency and political instability.
UNI news agency reported on June 7 that Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured visiting Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala that the Indian government was developing an economic package of assistance to Nepal.
The envisaged package includes completion of several infrastructure, roads, bridges and railway projects, according to an External Affairs Ministry spokesman speaking on condition of anonymity.
Singh told Koirala that India was committed to Nepal overcoming its economic turmoil and would provide both short-term and long-term assistance.
During the 40 minute meeting Koirala thanked Singh's government for supporting the restoration of Nepal's democracy as he reaffirmed the two nations' strong traditional bilateral ties.
Singh in turn praised Koirala for heading a successful democratic movement.
