PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Balendra Shah on Swearing-In as Nepal’s Prime Minister

In a significant diplomatic gesture, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Balendra Shah on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal.

Warm congratulations to Mr. Balendra Shah on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal.

Your appointment reflects the trust reposed in your leadership by the people of Nepal. I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship and cooperation to even…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2026

Taking to social media, PM Modi lauded Shah’s appointment, stating that it reflects the trust and confidence placed in his leadership by the people of Nepal. He also expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations. “I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship and cooperation to even greater heights for the mutual benefit of our two peoples,” PM Modi said in his message. The leadership transition in Nepal comes at a crucial time for regional cooperation in South Asia. India and Nepal share deep-rooted cultural, historical, and economic ties, and both nations have consistently worked together across sectors such as trade, connectivity, energy, and people-to-people exchanges. With Balendra Shah assuming office, there is renewed optimism for further strengthening diplomatic engagement and enhancing collaboration on key regional and global issues.