Modi has invited Balendra Shah to visit India, reveals foreign minister Khanal
Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah to visit India, with both countries aiming for a results-oriented trip following thorough preparations at technical and political levels, according to Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal.
Key Points
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah to visit India soon after Shah took office.
- Nepal and India are working to make the visit outcome-oriented by setting clear priorities and avoiding routine symbolic outcomes.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal emphasized continuity in Nepal's foreign policy aligned with national interests and mentioned numerous bilateral mechanisms between the two countries.
- At the Indian Ocean Conference, Khanal highlighted Nepal's environmental concerns related to glacial melting and raised issues about the safety of Nepali citizens in the Middle East conflict.
