Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Ahead of high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday was accorded ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan

In his first foreign trip after assuming office, Deuba arrived here on Wednesday on a four-day visit.

Modi had an unscheduled meeting with the visiting leader on Wednesday and they are scheduled to hold "extensive talks" today.

"A special welcome for a trusted friend. @PM_Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba receives ceremonial honours at @rashtrapatibhvn (sic)," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.