Indian Ambassador to Nepal Shiv Shankar Mukherjee called on Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on Thursday and discussed issues of mutual interest.

A press statement issued by Indian Embassy in Kathmandu said ambassador Mukharjee congratulated the Prime Minister on the assumption of the august office at this crucial juncture in Nepal’s history and expressed confidence that Nepal will successfully address all challenges under Koirala’s leadership.

Ambassador Mukharjee also called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs KP Sharma Oli, Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula, Minister for Finance Dr Ram Sharan Mahat and Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives Mahant Thakur and discussed with them the current situation in Nepal.

Ambassador conveyed his good wishes to the Ministers for success in discharging their responsibilities and reiterated India’s readiness to contribute to lasting peace, stability and prosperity in Nepal to the best of its ability and resources, the statement adds.