First Indo- Nepal Friendship Motor Rally concludes at India Gate
Twenty four teams and about 90 participants from India and Nepal covered 3060 Km during the ten-day rally in both countries.
The rally aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Nepal and spreading message of road safety .
Speaking at the reception function organized on the occasion, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj said that the rally has significantly contributed in strengthening the friendship and the already existing cultural ties between India and Nepal.
She said the people-to-people contact is the main pillar of relations between the two countries.
Swaraj congratulated the organizers for successfully spreading the message of road safety through the rally.
She also underlined the fact that only Indian make cars participated in the rally.
Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping,Pon Radhakrishnan said that India has always shared friendly ties with Nepal, and this rally very strongly expresses the concern of people of both the countries for safer roads.
He added that this car rally calls for rededicating ourselves to make our roads safer and reduce mortality on roads.
Underscoring the features of Motor Vehicles Bill, introduced in the current session of the Parliament, he said the Government is taking all steps to make drivers more skilled and concerned about road safety.
He said that through this comprehensive legislation, the Government aims to modernize road infrastructure in the country.
Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Vijay Chhibber emphasized on sub-regional approach for strengthening contacts amongst SAARC countries.
Stating that the rally attempted to highlight the ease of travel between India and Nepal, Chhibber said another high point during the period of the rally was launch of bus service between Varanasi and Kathmandu.
Charge d’ affaires of Nepal in India, Krishna Prasad Dhakal, who was also present on the occasion said that the relations between India and Nepal are dynamic and are extended to people-to-people level. He said improving connectivity is one important aspect of friendship between the two countries.
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