<span style="color: #252525;">President Droupadi Murmu said, Sister City Agreements and improvement in financial connectivity can boost tourism between the two countries. Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #252525;">The President congratulated him on his appointment as Prime Minister of Nepal. She emphasised the need of reviving the spiritual tourist circuit to promote people-to-people contact and tourism. She said, India looks forward to a positive agenda in India-Nepal bilateral relations to take the age-old partnership to new heights. She expressed confidence that this visit would further strengthen the strong bond between the two countries.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #252525;">The President noted that India-Nepal bilateral cooperation has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Trade between the two countries was maintained even during the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic. She said that the open border between India and Nepal has encouraged tourism from both sides. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #252525;">The President remarked that Nepal is a priority for India. She added that India looks forward to furthering development-partnership, including early completion of important projects.</span><br />