Kathmandu, Sept. 18: Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

During the conversation, Indian PM Modi extended heartfelt condolences for the recent tragic loss of lives in Nepal and expressed India's steadfast support for Karki's efforts to restore peace and stability in the country.

"Had a warm conversation with Mrs. Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal. Conveyed heartfelt condolences on the recent tragic loss of lives and reaffirmed India's steadfast support for her efforts to restore peace and stability. Also, I extended warm greetings to her and the people of Nepal on their National Day tomorrow," Indian PM Modi wrote in his X account.

According to a press statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Government of India, PM Modi conveyed India's readiness to continue working closely to further strengthen the special ties between the two countries and India's full support to Nepal in its efforts towards restoring peace and stability, and for the progress of the people of Nepal.

Prime Minister Karki thanked Modi for India's steadfast support and reciprocated the desire to further strengthen the special ties between the two neighbors. The leaders agreed to remain in close contact, the statement added.