Indian Foreign Secretary Misri calls on PM Shah
Summary
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu and discussed bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade, transit, aviation and a cross-border railway trial between Ayodhya and Janakpur. India also conveyed support after the Rasuwagadhi-Bhotekoshi floods and said preparations were being expedited for Shah’s upcoming official visit to India.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked India for rescue teams and relief materials after the Rasuwagadhi-Bhotekoshi floods.
- Vikram Misri conveyed a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said preparations for Shah’s upcoming India visit are being expedited.
- Nepal and India reviewed cooperation in energy, water resources, trade, transit, aviation and physical connectivity, including a trial run on the Ayodhya-Janakpur railway route.
- The two sides also agreed to expand collaboration into AI, digital connectivity, startups and sports.
