Inauguration of Motihari-Amlekhganj (Nepal) pipeline by PM and PM Oli of Nepal

Published By : Admin | September 10, 2019 | 12:10 IST
QuoteI am glad that Indo-Nepal cooperation is being expanded to a greater extent: PM Modi
QuoteThe launch of this pipeline as a first in South Asia is very satisfying and reaffirms our commitment to expand our relations with our neighbours even more: PM Modi
QuoteAs Mr Oli has said, the consumers on both sides are set to benefit from the reduction in costs once this pipeline becomes operational: PM Modi

PM Modi and PM Oli of Nepal, today, jointly inaugurated a cross-border petroleum products pipeline via video conference

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Nepal, Right Hon'ble K.P. Sharma Oli today jointly inaugurated South Asia’s first cross-border petroleum products pipeline from Motihari in India to Amlekhgunj in Nepal through video conference.

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Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Oli expressed appreciation for early implementation of this important connectivity project, completed much ahead of schedule.

Prime Minister Modi said that the 69-km Motihari-Amlekhgunj pipeline, having a capacity of 2 million metric ton per annum, will provide cleaner petroleum products at affordable cost to the people of Nepal. He welcomed the announcement made by Prime Minister Oli to reduce the price of petroleum products by Rs. 2 per litre in Nepal.

Prime Minister Modi noted that regular exchanges at highest political levels have laid down a forward looking agenda for expanding India-Nepal partnership. He expressed confidence that bilateral relations between India and Nepal will continue to further deepen and expand across diverse sectors.

Prime Minister Oli extended an invitation to the Prime Minister Modi to visit Nepal, which was accepted by Prime Minister Modi.

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