India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Set to Visit Nepal in May
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri likely to visit Nepal this month
The Indian Express
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Vikram Misri, India's Foreign Secretary, is expected to visit Kathmandu, Nepal, in the second week of May as part of India's diplomatic outreach following the recent establishment of the Balen Shah government. The visit aims to discuss key priorities and ongoing projects between the two nations.
- 01Vikram Misri's visit marks India's first diplomatic outreach to Nepal after the Balen Shah government took office.
- 02The visit is scheduled for the second week of May, with exact dates being finalized.
- 03Misri's discussions will focus on understanding the new government's priorities.
- 04The visit may be succeeded by a high-level delegation from Nepal to India.
- 05This diplomatic engagement follows a recent meeting between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Nepalese counterpart Shisir Khanal.
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Vikram Misri, the Foreign Secretary of India, is anticipated to visit Kathmandu, Nepal, in the second week of May, marking the first diplomatic outreach since the Balen Shah government was sworn in a month prior. The exact dates for the visit are still being finalized by the Ministry of External Affairs. During this two-day visit, Misri aims to engage with the new government to understand its priorities, particularly in relation to key ongoing projects between the two countries. Earlier this month, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in Mauritius on the sidelines of the ninth Indian Ocean Conference, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts. Following Misri's visit, a high-level delegation from Nepal is expected to visit India in the coming months, further strengthening bilateral relations.
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This visit signifies a strengthening of diplomatic ties between India and Nepal, which could lead to enhanced cooperation on various projects.
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