PM Shah to break self-imposed rule with separate meetings with Indian, Chinese envoys
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah of Nepal will hold separate meetings with Indian and Chinese ambassadors, breaking his previous rule of not meeting foreign envoys individually. These meetings underscore Nepal's diplomatic priorities with its neighbors.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah is breaking his self-imposed rule by holding separate one-on-one meetings with the Indian and Chinese ambassadors.
- Previously, Shah was holding joint meetings with all Kathmandu-based ambassadors and avoided individual meetings with foreign envoys.
- The decision comes after the government completed its first 100 days and aligns with Nepal's foreign policy priorities.
- Shah plans to meet Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming on the same day to emphasize equal importance of both neighbors.
