Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Departs for India

Summary

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has left for a three-day visit to India, where he will meet senior Indian officials and take part in diplomatic, trade and academic programs. The visit focuses on economic, political and post-disaster reconstruction cooperation between Nepal and India.

Key Points
  • Dr. Swarnim Wagle departed Kathmandu for New Delhi on Thursday morning for a three-day visit at the invitation of the Indian government.
  • He is scheduled to meet Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and attend a high-level diplomatic dialogue.
  • Wagle will also participate in programs organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization, the Confederation of Indian Industry, and the Delhi School of Economics.
  • The visit aims to strengthen economic, political and diplomatic relations, including cooperation on post-disaster reconstruction.
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