Indian foreign secretary, new ambassador to arrive in Kathmandu ahead of Shah’s India visit
Summary
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Kathmandu on November 4 to prepare for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s upcoming trip to India. Newly appointed ambassador Sudhakar Dalela is also set to arrive in Kathmandu as Nepal and India discuss cooperation on trade, connectivity, energy and new assistance projects.
Key Points
- Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Kathmandu on November 4 to prepare the agenda for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s first official bilateral visit to India.
- Newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Nepal Sudhakar Dalela is scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu on November 3 to take up his posting.
- The two sides are expected to discuss India-funded projects, possible new assistance and reconstruction aid following the Bhotekoshi floods.
- Nepal-India ties remain focused on trade, transit, energy cooperation, connectivity and wider regional and security issues.
