Kathmandu, May 20 -- Political party leaders, lawmakers and experts have said that time has come for Nepal to create a new space in New Delhi, especially as India's relations with some of its neighbours including Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka are facing difficulties.

"We are so tempted," said former minister and Nepali Congress leader, Minendra Rijal, "that we should create a space in New Delhi out of the partnership that we have had till now and particularly after the Pahalgam incident."

Speaking at an event in Kathmandu on Monday organised by the Institute for Public Policy and Partnership, Rijal stated that since India's ties with other neighbours like Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka is facing some difficulties, Nepal has to ...