KATHMANDU: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Kathmandu today for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rai and Misri will hold bilateral talks during the visit to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen Nepal-India relations.
The discussions are also expected to cover preparations for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed visit to India. During his stay, Misri is also scheduled to pay courtesy calls on senior Nepali leaders and high-level government officials.
Although the official schedule of his engagements has not been made public by either the Nepali or Indian government, sources said that he is scheduled to hold several meetings today.
He is expected to meet Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle and Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai later in the day. He will conclude his visit and return to India on November 5.
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