 With open borders and a longivous sharing of history, culture and tradition for India and Nepal, the connection is special. Prosperity is our common goal. Our friendship is time-tested and unique. As immediate neighbors and close friendly nations, peace, stability and economic prosperity of Nepal is our shared objective. Three years ago, a new saga was written in the Indian-Nepal relationship with the commissioning of South Asia's first transnational petroleum product pipeline. From Motihari India to Amleekganj in Nepal on 10th September 2019 by honorable prime ministers of India and Nepal. In the last three years, more than 2.8 million metric tons of HSD has been pumped at Nepal Oil Corporation Amleekganj terminal, which has resulted in huge recurring saving to Nepal. And now with renewed vigor, the government of India and government of Nepal are poised to script the next chapter in this historic project with the implementation of phase 2 of MAPL at a cost of rupees 183 crore. Construction of Nepal's first fully automated smart terminal at Amleekganj, which will have capacity of loading 50 trucks, that is 1000 kL product every hour, which will have the capacity to cater to 80% demand of Nepal in single shift. Construction of 8200 kL of petrol tank at Amleekganj will enable pumping of petrol in this pipeline. Thereby utilizing full potential of this landmark project. The story of redefining Nepal's energy infrastructure continues. And today, the honorable prime minister of India, Srinarendra Modi. An honorable prime minister of Nepal, Sri Pushpa Kamal Dehal will lay the foundation of phase 2 of MAPL.