In Kathmandu, Misri discusses potential agenda for PM Shah’s India visit
Summary
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior Nepali officials in Kathmandu to discuss the agenda for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s upcoming visit to India. The talks also covered financial assistance, connectivity, trade, energy cooperation, and support for reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi floods.
Key Points
- Vikram Misri held talks in Kathmandu with senior Nepali officials on the agenda for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed India visit.
- The discussions covered financial assistance, connectivity, trade, transit, energy, education, sports, border issues and reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi floods.
- Nepal is seeking more than $2 billion in Indian support, including a line of credit, grants and reconstruction aid.
- Shah is expected to visit New Delhi in the second half of November and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
