PM Modi arrives in Nepal for SAARC summit, inaugurates Trauma Centre in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nepal on Tuesday for a summit of eight South Asian countries. A few days ago, his team dropped plans for the PM's rallies at the birthplaces of the Buddha and the Goddess Sita, after controversy over whether he was gaining too much prominence inside Nepal.

Modi inaugurated a trauma centre in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Here are the highlights:

• I can never forget the love that Nepal has given me.
• I am fortunate that I have been to Nepal again in a short span of time.
• I have been to many countries recently, but the memories attached to Nepal... I can never forget the love that Nepal has given me.
• India is always ready to help save lives here. Its an honour for us that we can get to save lives of our own people.
• If Nepal is not happy, India cannot smile. Nepal's happiness gives us joy.
• This trauma centre is an example of the 'live' relations between Nepal and India. India will stand with Nepal in upgrading and maintaining this trauma centre.
• I wanted to go to Janakpur, Lumbini and Muktinath by road so that I could experience first hand the difficulties faced by people traveling there. But due to lack of time, I couldn't go this time. I understand the disappointment of people there. I promise to visit these places as soon as I have the opportunity in the near future.
• There is a strong 'engine of trust and confidence' between India and Nepal.
• India is always ready to help save lives here. It's an honour for us that we can get to save lives of our own people.
• This is a medium of service. I am happy that I have got the opportunity to be here.
• In 100 days, India and Nepal began so many projects together because of vision of their leader.
• A thousand mega-watt power plant will start soon.
• We are also on the verge of reaching consensus on a motovehicle agreement.
• Bus service from Kathmandu to Delhi will not only benefit the common man but also give a boost to tourism.
• Have asked my officers if we can start Wi-Fi enabled buses from Kathmandu to Delhi.
• We need both highways and I-ways. India will work on your highways and I-ways.
• E-library will help us facilitate exchange and dissemination of knowledge.
• We are cooperating in the field of defence. We're giving Nepal and Dhruv helicopter today, we're also working on the police academy here.
• Your happiness puts a smile on our face.
• I urge political leaders in Nepal to arrive at a consensus on the Constitution.