Indian Foreign Secretary Misri arrives in Kathmandu ahead of Shah’s India visit
Summary
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Kathmandu for a two-day visit to prepare for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s upcoming trip to India. The talks come amid renewed tensions over the Lipulekh dispute and will cover bilateral ties, Indian-funded projects and new areas of cooperation.
Key Points
- Vikram Misri arrived in Kathmandu for a two-day official visit focused on preparing for Balendra Shah’s proposed India visit later this month.
- He will hold delegation-level talks with Amrit Bahadur Rai and meet Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Prime Minister Shah.
- India and Nepal are expected to discuss bilateral relations, an economic package, Indian-funded projects and the agenda for Shah’s India trip.
- The visit follows earlier diplomatic unease over protocol and renewed tensions linked to the Lipulekh boundary dispute.
