India’s Misri to visit Nepal amid flurry of diplomacy
Summary
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Nepal in May to engage with the new government, following a surge of diplomatic activity in Kathmandu involving the US and China. Misri's visit aims to understand Nepal's priorities and strengthen bilateral ties ahead of future high-level visits.
Key Points
- Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri plans to visit Nepal on May 11–12 to engage with the new government.
- Misri's visit intends to understand Nepal’s government priorities and improve political engagement with India.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and Indian counterpart S Jaishankar discussed project finalizations and cooperation during a meeting in Mauritius.
- Nepal has been hosting high-level visits from the US and China, reflecting a surge in diplomatic activity after the new government formed.
