Newly-elected Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, has arrived in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India. <br/><br/>On his arrival, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Mr Prachanda this afternoon. He will be accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow morning. <br/><br/>He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and call on President Pranab Mukherjee. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that India will take the opportunity to understand the developmental priorities of the new Nepalese Prime Minister.<br/><br/>The visiting dignitary will visit Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. This is Mr Prachanda's first foreign bilateral visit after he assumed office last month. The visit will provide an opportunity for both the sides to discuss issues of mutual interest and seek ways to strengthen the age-old friendly ties.

Newly-elected Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, has arrived in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India. <br/><br/>On his arrival, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Mr Prachanda this afternoon. He will be accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow morning. <br/><br/>He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and call on President Pranab Mukherjee. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that India will take the opportunity to understand the developmental priorities of the new Nepalese Prime Minister.<br/><br/>The visiting dignitary will visit Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. This is Mr Prachanda's first foreign bilateral visit after he assumed office last month. The visit will provide an opportunity for both the sides to discuss issues of mutual interest and seek ways to strengthen the age-old friendly ties.

Newly-elected Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, has arrived in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India. <br/><br/>On his arrival, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Mr Prachanda this afternoon. He will be accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow morning. <br/><br/>He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and call on President Pranab Mukherjee. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that India will take the opportunity to understand the developmental priorities of the new Nepalese Prime Minister.<br/><br/>The visiting dignitary will visit Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. This is Mr Prachanda's first foreign bilateral visit after he assumed office last month. The visit will provide an opportunity for both the sides to discuss issues of mutual interest and seek ways to strengthen the age-old friendly ties.