Kathmandu, Mar. 29 : Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has felicitated Mr Girija Prasad Koirala on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal.

In a message of felicitations, the Bangladesh Prime Minister said “you are widely admired in Bangladesh as a great leader of your people and a true friend of Bangladesh.”

Stating that Mr Koirala has demonstrated this friendship during his earlier leadership as the Prime Minister of Nepal, Sheikh Hasina expressed confidence that during Mr Koirala’s new tenure as Prime Minister of Nepal, these friendly relations will be further strengthened for the mutual benefits of the two peoples.

The Bangladesh Prime Minister wished for Mr Koirala’s good health, happiness and well being and for the continued peace, progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Nepal.