Nepal FM Shisir Khanal to Arrive in Delhi on Friday, Hold Key Talks with Jaishankar
The first ministerial visit from PM Balendra Shah's government will focus on trade, investment and connectivity as Nepal and India navigate a boundary dispute.
- On Friday, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in India for a three-day official visit, marking the first such trip by a minister from Prime Minister Balendra Shah's new government.
- Earlier this week, Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Rabi Lamichhane met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, reflecting Nepal's tradition of prioritizing early high-level diplomatic engagement with its neighbour.
- Khanal is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Saturday to discuss "matters of mutual interest," including trade, investment, energy, connectivity, and people-to-people ties.
- The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that India has a bilateral mechanism to resolve border matters raised by Shah, emphasizing the meeting will address all relevant bilateral issues.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that Nepal remains a priority partner under India's "Neighbourhood First" policy, with the visit aiming to elevate the multifaceted relationship between the two nations.
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Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrives in New Delhi on three-day visit
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is in New Delhi for a three-day visit. This marks his first official trip to India since taking office. He will meet with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and connectivity. The visit aims to further strengthen the special partnership between the two neighboring nations.
Nepal FM Shishir Khanal arrives in India, to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar in Delhi
Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal will hold talks with EAM S Jaishankar during his June 5-7 visit, with discussions expected on trade, connectivity, energy and bilateral cooperation.
Nepal's Foreign Minister is visiting India. He will begin his visit on Friday. Just a few days ago, Ravi Lamichhane, President of Nepal's National Independent Party (RSP), arrived in India and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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