India, China invite PM Shah to visit as he opens up diplomatic engagement
Summary
India and China have invited Prime Minister Balendra Shah to visit their countries after separate meetings in Kathmandu, signaling a shift toward more active engagement with Nepal’s two immediate neighbours. Shah discussed bilateral ties, development cooperation, and India-funded projects, while reaffirming Nepal’s ties with both Beijing and New Delhi.
Key Points
- India’s ambassador invited Prime Minister Balendra Shah to visit India, while China’s ambassador extended a similar invitation to visit China.
- Shah said his government is ready to remove obstacles on India-funded projects in Nepal and discussed future projects including the Janakpur-Ayodhya rail and Buddhist circuit.
- The meetings marked a shift from Shah’s earlier limited diplomatic engagement to a more open approach with foreign representatives.
- Both sides discussed bilateral friendship, development partnership, cooperation, and broader strategic relations.
