Kathmandu [Nepal], August 17 (ANI): Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday held bilateral talks with his Nepali counterpart, Amrit Bahadur Rai, to discuss a wide range of issues aimed at strengthening the relationship between the two nations.
The closed-door meeting in Kathmandu focused on connectivity, trade, and development cooperation, according to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). “Foreign Secretary Mr. Amrit Bahadur Rai held bilateral talks with the Foreign Secretary of India, Shri Vikram Misri, in Kathmandu today. The discussions covered a wide range of issues, including connectivity, trade, and development cooperation, underscoring the strong bond between the two nations,” MoFA posted on X.
Misri arrived in Kathmandu on a special Air Force flight that landed at 9 a.m. local time. He was received at the airport by Amrit Bahadur Rai and the Indian Ambassador to Nepal.
In a statement released Saturday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Misri’s visit aligns with the “Neighbourhood First” policy, underscoring the importance India attaches to its relations with Nepal. “The Foreign Secretary’s visit continues the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries and will be an opportunity to further advance our bilateral ties,” the MEA said.
Following the talks, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu posted on X: “Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri met his counterpart Mr. Amrit Bahadur Rai and reviewed the progress in India-Nepal cooperation. They held a comprehensive discussion on initiatives to further strengthen the bilateral ties, and other matters of mutual interest.”
Misri also paid a courtesy call on Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, during which he extended an invitation from the Indian Prime Minister for a visit to India, sources confirmed. On the first day of his trip, Misri met with Nepali President Ram Chandra Paudel, former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN-Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba.
His two-day visit, which marks roughly a year since his last trip to Nepal, will conclude on August 18. It comes at a time when both countries are working to further deepen cooperation and reinforce their long-standing ties.
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