New Delhi wanted to engage with Shah government. It will now start with RSP chairman
Summary
Rastriya Swantantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane is visiting New Delhi to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders amid tension between Nepal and India, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and understanding Nepal's new government stance.
Key Points
- Rabi Lamichhane will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top officials during his visit to New Delhi from June 1 to 5.
- The visit is aimed at improving bilateral relations and understanding the new Nepali government's attitude toward India following a boundary dispute.
- Lamichhane’s visit follows a postponed visit by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Kathmandu due to tensions over the Lipulekh border dispute.
- The Nepali government clarified Lamichhane’s visit is in a personal capacity and not linked to Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s visit.