New Delhi, June 2 -- Nepal's ruling party, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane's visit to India is a part of the regular contacts between the political parties of the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.

Official Spokesperson for the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, during his regular press briefing, said that India values these contacts as they help in further strengthening the partnership.

"Regarding the visit of Mr Rabi Lamichhane from Nepal, this is part of the regular contacts between the political parties of the two countries. We have a multifaceted partnership with Nepal that includes government-to-government, people-to-people, and cultural relations. We value these contacts as they help in f...