KATHMANDU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Foreign Affairs Department Chief Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale has met leader Mahantha Thakur, chairman of the proposed Democratic Socialist Party, in Kathmandu, on Monday.

Dr. Chauthaiwale discussed issues of mutual interest with Thakur.

Earlier today, he also met UML Chairman KP Oli at Balkot, Bhaktapur.

Likewise, he met Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and NC leader Prakash Sharan Mahat Sunday.

Dr. Chauthaiwale is on an informal visit to Kathmandu and is meeting the top leaders here during his four-day stay.