Keeping technology at the forefront, we need to further speed up our defence programme & keep pace with the world.

Technology for me is discover, learn, evolve and implement. It combines 3Ss- speed, simplicity and service. Technology is fast, technology is simple and technology is a brilliant way to serve people. It is also a great teacher. The more we learn about technology and the more we learn through technology, the better it is.

Technology transforms people's lives. From mitigating poverty to simplifying processes, ending corruption to providing better services, Technology is omnipresent. It has become the single-most important instrument of human progress.

Not only the people of Nepal but also those who believe in the power of democracy are looking at Nepal and this assembly.

I recently assured Public Sector Banks they will have total autonomy in taking business decisions.

The amount of respect with which I engage Saudi Arabia, I engage Iran with the same amount of respect. The amount of respect with which I speak to America, I speak to Russia with the same amount of respect.

Long term interest of the nation should be foremost.