Suryaa International Desk: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is on a two-day official visit to Nepal to strengthen bilateral relations as part of India's 'Neighborhood First' policy. During his visit to Kathmandu, Misri held high-level meetings with the Nepalese leadership to discuss historical, cultural, and economic ties.
Misri engaged in extensive bilateral discussions with Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal and other senior officials. The talks focused on the progress of joint development projects, expansion of border infrastructure, connectivity, and cooperation in the energy sector. Both sides expressed interest in accelerating partnerships regarding power trade, railway and road connectivity, and water resource management.
Additionally, Vikram Misri held separate meetings with Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba. Conveying greetings on behalf of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Misri stated that India remains committed to the welfare of border populations and the achievement of regional priorities. Diplomatic sources indicated that these discussions, based on mutual trust and cooperation, aim to strengthen the friendship between the two nations and pave the way for new areas of development partnership.