PM Modi speaks with Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki, offers condolences over protest deaths
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone on 18 September 2025 with Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of Nepal's Interim Government, congratulating her on her appointment and conveying India's full support for restoring peace and stability.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on 18 September 2025 with Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal. Modi congratulated Karki on her appointment and extended condolences for the loss of life during the recent protests in Nepal. Modi conveyed India's full support to Nepal in restoring peace and stability and for the progress of its people. Karki thanked India for its firm support, and Modi extended felicitations for Nepal's upcoming National Day. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.
Key facts
- Date
- 18 September 2025 (telephone call)
- Nepal's leader
- Sushila Karki, PM of the Interim Government
- India's message
- Congratulations; condolences for protest deaths; full support for peace and stability
- Also
- Felicitations on Nepal's upcoming National Day
Practice MCQs 3 questions
With whom did Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a telephone conversation on 18 September 2025 as head of Nepal's Interim Government?
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Correct answer: B — Sushila Karki
PM Modi spoke with Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal, and congratulated her on her appointment.
For which upcoming occasion did PM Modi extend felicitations to Nepal during his call with PM Sushila Karki on 18 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — National Day of Nepal
PM Modi extended felicitations on the occasion of the upcoming National Day of Nepal.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Karki telephone call of 18 September 2025: 1. PM Modi extended condolences for the loss of life during the recent protests in Nepal. 2. PM Modi conveyed India's full support to Nepal in its efforts towards restoring peace and stability. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the PMO release records condolences for the loss of life during the protests and India's full support for restoring peace and stability in Nepal.