Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri today held a series of meetings with Nepal’s senior leaders in Kathmandu, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and preparations for the forthcoming visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister to India.
Misri held bilateral talks with his Nepali counterpart, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, on matters of mutual interest. The discussions covered key areas of India-Nepal cooperation, including high-level exchanges, connectivity, trade, development cooperation, energy and people-to-people ties. The talks were also held in preparation for the forthcoming visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister to India.
Misri also called on Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shishir Khanal. The two sides discussed prospects for expanding the multifaceted India-Nepal partnership in the context of upcoming high-level engagements.
During his visit, the Indian Foreign Secretary also met Nepal’s Finance Minister, Swarnim Wagle. The meeting featured a substantive exchange of views on further strengthening the comprehensive and wide-ranging economic partnership between the two countries.
Misri also called on Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha. The two sides reviewed ongoing projects and initiatives and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the energy and water resources sectors.
He also met Nepal’s Minister for Infrastructure Development, Sunil Lamsal. The Minister shared his insights on enhancing bilateral cooperation, including in infrastructure development and connectivity.
Misri arrived in Kathmandu today on a two-day official visit to Nepal. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, he was welcomed by India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Sudhakar Dalela, and senior officials of Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Indian Foreign Secretary is also scheduled to call on Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah tomorrow. The meeting is expected to provide an opportunity to discuss further strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
India and Nepal share close historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. Their multifaceted partnership encompasses several areas, including trade, connectivity, energy, infrastructure development and economic cooperation.
Misri is scheduled to conclude his two-day visit and depart for New Delhi tomorrow.
