Wednesday, April 26 2006 17:30 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Kozhikode: Congratulating the people of Nepal for getting democracy restored in the Kingdom, Union Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed today (Apr 26, 2006) assured that India will provide full-fledged support to bring back peace and prosperity there.

"The future of Nepal is in safe hands now. As a close neighbour and friend of that country, India has all along stood by the people of Nepal in their unrelenting struggle for restoration of democratic rights," Ahamed told a meet-the-press programme here.

Noting that the Indian Government had already made its position very clear with regard to Nepal, he said "It is a victory of the people of Nepal who have displayed extraordinary courage in restoring democracy."

"We are ready to support them in whatever manner they feel to restore a peaceful and prosperous Nepal," the minister added.