New Delhi formally says it has invited Nepal’s prime minister to India

Summary

India has formally confirmed it has invited Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah to visit, but no date has been fixed yet. Several high-level diplomatic exchanges between the two countries have continued.

Key Points
  • India has officially invited Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah to visit India.
  • The invitation was extended in a congratulatory message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which Shah has accepted.
  • No date has been set yet for the visit, and no concrete preparations have been made by either side.
  • High-level meetings between Indian and Nepali officials continue despite the visit not yet occurring.
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