Kathmandu, April 5: President of Cuba Fidel Castro has congratulated Mr Girija Prasad Koirala on his assumption of the high office of the Prime Minister of Nepal.

In his congratulatory message President Castro said he had been pleased on  Mr Koirala acceding to the post of Prime Minister of Nepal.

The Cuban president extended to Premier Koirala hearty congratulations and best wishes in the fulfilment of his important duties.

In the message, President Castro said, “He looks forward to Mr Koirala’s mandate marking a period of enhancement of mutually advantageous relations of friendship and co-operation between the people of the two countries.”

The forthcoming South Summit would be an excellent occasion for us to meet and examine issues affecting our two countries today and would provide a space for reflection and concerted action, he added.