KATHMANDU [Nepal], In a sign of diplomatic goodwill, Nepal's Foreign Minister, Narayan Qazi Shrestha on Tuesday congratulated S Jaishankar on his re-appointment as Foreign Minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.

Expressing optimism for future cooperation, Shrestha stressed the importance of promoting and strengthening the warm and close friendship between New Delhi and Kathmandu.

He expressed his eagerness to work closely with Jaishankar to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.

"Hearty congratulations to Dr S Jaishankar on your reappointment as External Affairs Minister of India. Look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen and strengthen the warm and close Nepal-India friendship," he said in a message. .Best wishes for your successful tenure." Post on social media platform

Jaishankar, a prominent BJP leader who guided India's diplomatic strategies during the second term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today resumed his responsibilities as the External Affairs Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs, located in South Block.

After assuming charge today, the 69-year-old minister thanked PM Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility.

"Takes charge as External Affairs Minister," Jaishankar said in a post on social media platform X.Thanks to PM Narendra Modi for entrusting me with this responsibility."

Jaishankar was among the 71-member Council of Ministers who took oath along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 9.

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' also attended the swearing-in ceremony held in the courtyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Dahal had a brief meeting with PM Modi after the swearing-in ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday evening.

During the meeting, Dahal congratulated PM Modi and conveyed his optimism about the trajectory of the long-standing friendship between the two countries.