Foreign Minister Khanal: PM Balen Shah's India Visit Awaits 'Fruitful' Outcome

Summary

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal and India are positively discussing Prime Minister Balen Shah’s planned visit, which both sides hope will be fruitful. He said Nepal used the UN General Assembly to raise national interests and post-flood disaster concerns on the international stage.

Key Points
  • Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said Nepal and India are awaiting a fruitful visit by Prime Minister Balen Shah to India.
  • He said the timing has not been fixed, but both sides are positively discussing the trip.
  • Khanal said Nepal used the 81st UN General Assembly to promote its national interests and highlight post-flood disaster management issues.
  • He added that Nepal’s relations with neighboring countries remain a high government priority.
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