Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your election as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Your election to this high office comes at a critical juncture of Nepal's history. On behalf of the government and people of India I have great pleasure in conveying our best wishes to Your Excellency as you build upon and consolidate the gains of democracy that have been achieved by the people of Nepal.

India attaches the highest importance to its relations with Nepal. We are close neighbours. Our relations are multifaceted and cut across a wide range of sectors. I look forward to working with you to carry our partnership forward in a way that benefits both our peoples and enables us to create a more prosperous and secure region. I have always held the belief that the potential for our cooperation is vast. India stands ready to partner Nepal to exploit this potential to its fullest on the basis of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit.

I wish you good health and all success in the service of the friendly people of Nepal.