KATHMANDU, SEP 21 - Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that prosperity of Nepal and India is interlinked and it is impossible for India to gain the same without stable, prosperous and peaceful Nepal.

Speaking at a press meet before wrapping up his three-day visit on Saturday, Singh said India will help Nepal's plan to become a prosperous and stable nation.

"India is always ready to help Nepal in its socio-economic development," he said, adding that once Nepal government comes up with concrete plan for development, India is ready to offer help.

Singh visited Nepal to attend the sixth meeting of the Saarc Ministers of Interior/Home. During his stay, he met with President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, among other leaders. They expressed commitment to promulgate new constitution within the slated time, Singh said.

"India wishes peace, stability and prosperity in Nepal," he said, adding that relations between the two countries are very cordial and intimate. On the occasion, he also lauded Nepali people's role in the Indian security agencies and said such role has helped strengthen ties between the two countries.

According to Singh, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nepal last month created positive effects and recent agreements on the development of Upper Karnali Hydropower Project between Indian company GMR and the Nepal Investment Board would pave a way for further foreign investments in Nepal.

The deal, he said, is tremendous achievement for both the countries.

He said the sixth meeting of the Saarc Ministers of Interior/Home agreed to curb various crimes, including terrorism.

Responding to journalists' queries, Singh said the issue of religious secularism depends on Nepali people's decision and it is not necessary to comment on the matter.