Kathmandu: Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) Gerhard Schroder has congratulated Mr Girija Prasad Koirala on his re-appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal.

In a message of congratulations, the FRG Chancellor has expressed the hope that the traditionally excellent relations and friendly ties between the two countries will be further deepened in the years ahead.

Mr Schroder also wished Mr Koirala every success in carrying out the challenging tasks that awaits him.

Likewise, Mr Mikulas Dzurinda, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic has congratulated Mr Girija Prasad Koirala on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal.

In a message of congratulations, Mr Dzurinda has hoped that the friendly relations between Slovakia and Nepal will continue to grow to the mutual benefit of the peoples of the two countries.

The Slovak Prime Minister also wished for Mr Koirala’s success, good health and happy well-being.

Prime Minister of Denmark Poul Nyrup Rasmussen has congratulated Mr Girija Prasad Koirala on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal.

In a message of congratulations, Mr Rasmussen has extended best wishes to Mr Koirala and the people of Nepal.

In the same manner Mr Ahmed Benbitour, head of the government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria has congratulated Mr Girija Prasad Koirala on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal.

In a congratulatory message, Mr Benbitour has extended best wishes to Mr Koirala in performing successfully his future tasks in the interest of the friendly people of Nepal and their prosperity and progress.

Mr Benbitour also assured Mr Koirala of his keen desire to work together for the development of bilateral cooperation to enhance the friendly relations existing between Algeria and Nepal.

Similarly, Mr V. Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation has congratulated Mr Girija Prasad Koirala on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal.

In a message of congratulations, Mr Putin hoped that the traditional relations of mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation between the two countries will even further develop to the benefit of the peoples of Russia and Nepal, in the interest of peace and stability in Asia.

The Russian Prime Minister also wished Mr Koirala happiness and well-being, and progress to the Nepalese people.

Likewise, Begum Khaleda Zia, leader of the opposition in the Bangladesh Parliament has felicitated Mr Girija Prasad Koirala on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nepal.

The excellent relations that exist between Bangladesh and Nepal are a product of relentless efforts of the two peoples towards promotion of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation, Begum Khaleda Zia said, adding that the people of Bangladesh remain committeed to the realization of these bilateral objectives and hope to continue to promote regional cooperation within the framework of SAARC.

Expressing confidence that Mr Koirala’s long political experience and as Prime Minister for the fourth time will further the common cause, Begum Khaleda Zia wished Mr Koirala good health, happiness and long life and for the people of Nepal further progress and prosperity.