Indian foreign secretary to visit Nepal ahead of Balendra Shah’s proposed India trip
Summary
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Kathmandu on November 4-5 as Nepal and India prepare for Balendra Shah’s proposed official trip to India. The talks are expected to cover bilateral relations, cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity and other outstanding issues.
Key Points
- Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Kathmandu on November 4-5 at the invitation of Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai.
- The visit is meant to prepare for Balendra Shah’s proposed official trip to India, expected in the second half of November.
- The two sides will review bilateral, regional and global issues, along with cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity and security.
- The talks are also expected to address longstanding concerns such as border disputes and trade and transit arrangements.
