Misri meets Khanal, discusses Nepal-India ties
Summary
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is in Kathmandu for talks with Nepali officials on bilateral cooperation, economic packages, and Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s planned visit to India. The visit comes after renewed tensions over the Lipulekh boundary dispute.
Key Points
- Vikram Misri began a two-day visit to Kathmandu and met Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal to discuss strengthening Nepal-India ties.
- Talks with Nepali officials will cover bilateral relations, an economic package, Indian-funded projects, and Balendra Shah’s planned visit to India.
- Misri is expected to carry an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Shah to visit India.
- The visit comes after a period of diplomatic unease linked to protocol issues and the renewed Lipulekh boundary dispute.
