India and Nepal to Discuss Key Issues During Prime Minister Shahs Upcoming Visit
India and Nepal will address critical bilateral issues during Prime Minister Balendra Shahs upcoming visit, as preparations are underway.
New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced during a media briefing on November 10 that all significant aspects of India-Nepal relations will be discussed during the anticipated visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Both nations are currently finalizing preparations and essential details for this important trip.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have invited the Prime Minister of Nepal to visit India. Discussions are ongoing between both sides regarding the visit. All issues related to the comprehensive and special partnership between India and Nepal will be addressed, covering every topic of mutual interest.”
Describing India-Nepal relations as a “very special partnership,” Jaiswal emphasized that work is still in progress on the framework and other specifics of the visit. The relationship between the two countries is crucial, and discussions are underway to strengthen and deepen the partnership with Nepal.
Last week, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Prime Minister Shah in Kathmandu. According to the Nepal Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the meeting focused on various aspects of India-Nepal relations and ways to enhance mutual cooperation.
The PMO statement indicated that Foreign Secretary Misri briefed the Prime Minister on preparations for his upcoming visit to India, as well as progress in bilateral cooperation in sectors like energy, water resources, trade, transit, and aviation. He also reported the successful trial run of the Ayodhya-Janakpur rail service.
During the meeting, Misri conveyed Prime Minister Modi’s best wishes and discussed potential outcomes and new initiatives related to Prime Minister Shah’s visit to India.
Prime Minister Shah expressed gratitude for the immediate assistance, relief materials, and rescue teams provided by the Indian government following the devastating floods in the Rasuwagadhi-Bhotekoshi area. He appreciated the solidarity expressed by Prime Minister Modi and inquired about possibilities for cooperation in sports development.
India and Nepal have maintained close ties for a long time. The two countries continue to collaborate on enhancing energy, trade, connectivity, water resources, and people-to-people contact. This upcoming visit is regarded as a significant step toward strengthening the relationship between the two nations.
