Koirala receives more felicitations

May 2, 2006
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala received more congratulatory messages for assuming the top post of the country.

In his message, King Jigme Singe Wangchuk of Bhutan said that the appointment to the high office is a befitting recognition to the nation as well as a testimony to the confidence that the people of Nepal have upon Koirala.

The message further said that Koirala would successfully steer the country through the present difficult times and challenges to usher in peace, stability and all-round progress for the well-being of the people of Nepal.

The King has also wished every success in discharging the very important responsibilities of the high office.

The King has expressed his confidence that the goodwill and the close ties of friendship that existed between the two countries would be further strengthened in the years ahead.

More than 105,000 Bhutanese refugees are languishing in seven UNHCR administered camps in eastern Nepal. The problem remains unresolved despite 15 round of talks between Nepal and Bhutan.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan has congratulated Girija Prasad Koirala on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal and hoped that his leadership would bring about the consolidation of democracy and the realisation of permanent peace to Nepal.

In a congratulatory message, the Japanese Prime Minister has also expressed the trust that the friendship existing between the two countries would be further developed and strengthened by vigorous exchanges on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year.

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of India has extended heartiest congratulations and felicitations to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on his assumption of the office of the Prime Minister of Nepal.

In a felicitation message sent today, Chairman of the Party Raj Nath Singh said, “As a veteran public leader of eminence, you yourself have always advocated strong Indo-Nepal amity, and in your leadership, not only between governments but even people to people relationship between the two great countries would be strengthened once again.”

Likewise, Israeli Ambassador to Nepal Dan Stav has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Koirala on his assumption of his office, and wished for success in discharging the important and challenging responsibilities.

In a message sent to Prime Minister Koirala, Ambassador Stav has expressed faith that the friendly and cordial relations existing between the two countries would be maintained and further strengthened during the tenure of office of Prime Minister Koirala.

Koirala was appointed to the post of Prime Minster after the King reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives as demanded by seven political parties.