Kathmandu. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated newly elected Prime Minister of India Balen Shah. He expressed his congratulations through social media. “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Balendra Shah on taking oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal. ’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to play a supportive role in taking Nepal-India mutual friendship and cooperation to a new height. “Your appointment reflects the confidence the Nepali people have reposed in your leadership. I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship and cooperation to new heights for the mutual benefit of our two peoples,” he said.