Foreign Minister Khanal returns home, says both Nepal and India positive about PM Shah’s India visit
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal and India are both positive about Prime Minister Balen Shah’s planned visit to India, though the date has not been finalized. He also said Nepal used the 81st UN General Assembly to highlight the Bhotekoshi flood, climate change, and reconstruction needs, while expanding diplomatic ties with three new countries.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said Nepal and India are positive about arranging Prime Minister Balen Shah’s India visit at an appropriate time, but no date has been fixed yet.
- Khanal said Nepal raised national-interest issues at the 81st UN General Assembly, including the Bhotekoshi flood, climate change, and reconstruction efforts.
- Nepal established diplomatic relations with Grenada, Namibia, and Senegal during the assembly, bringing its total diplomatic ties to 188 countries.
- Khanal thanked the United States, the UAE, and other international partners for aid and support after the Bhotekoshi flood.
