New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on Thursday with Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.

PM Modi extended condolences for loss of lives during the protests in Nepal and assured India's readiness in working towards strengthening 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, as noted in the official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

"Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Karki on her appointment and conveyed best wishes on behalf of the Government and people of India", the official statement by the MEA said.

It noted that PM Modi ext...