Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Meets Nepal PM Balendra Shah, Discusses Bilateral Ties
Talks in Kathmandu focus on strengthening bilateral relations, infrastructure, connectivity and preparations for the Nepalese Prime Minister’s proposed visit to India.
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday met Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu and discussed matters of mutual interest, including ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries.
According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting took place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
Misri’s official visit primarily focused on preparations for Prime Minister Shah’s proposed trip to India, which is expected to take place later this month. The visit is seen as an opportunity to advance diplomatic engagement and explore avenues for expanding cooperation between New Delhi and Kathmandu.
During his stay, the Indian Foreign Secretary also held courtesy meetings with Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagley. On Wednesday, he conducted bilateral discussions with his Nepalese counterpart, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai.
Misri also met Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal at the latter’s office.
The discussions with Lamsal covered opportunities to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure development, connectivity and other areas of mutual interest. Both sides exchanged views on enhancing collaboration in sectors that could further deepen the longstanding partnership between India and Nepal.
Misri arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday following an invitation from Foreign Secretary Rai. His visit is part of ongoing diplomatic engagements between the two countries aimed at maintaining close political ties and expanding bilateral cooperation.
