PM Shah meets envoys amid row within party
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah held separate meetings with the Indian and Chinese ambassadors, marking a shift from his earlier group-diplomacy style. The move comes as tensions within his Rastriya Swatantra Party become more visible, with Rabi Lamichhane warning the government to stay on track.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah met the ambassadors of India and China separately in Kathmandu on the same day for the first time since taking office.
- The meetings covered bilateral relations, development partnerships and areas of mutual cooperation.
- The change in diplomatic style comes amid growing public signs of a split within Shah’s party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
- RSP President Rabi Lamichhane said the party would intervene if the government fails to deliver on its promises.
