The Prime Minister of Nepal and Minister of External Affairs of India discussed in international situation reiterated their continued adherence to the policy of non-alignment as an important factor in the maintenance of universal peace and international security and the lessening to tensions in the world.
The Prime Minister of Nepal noted the social and economic implications to India as a result of facing the problem of millions of refugees from East Pakistan. The two Ministers agreed on the urgent need for the creation of conditions for their return of the refugees to their homes.
The Foreign Minister of India thanked the Prime Minister of Nepal for the hospitality and courtesies extended to him and his party during their stay in Kathmandu, On behalf of the Prime Minister of India, Shrimati Indira Gandhi, he extended a cordial invitation to His Excellency the Prime Minister of Nepal to visit India as soon as convenient, which has been accepted.
