Nepal PM Balendra Shah likely to visit India in late November; foreign secretary Vikram Misri to prepare grounds
The rapper-turned-politician has typically shied away from foreign trips since he became PM in March.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah is anticipated to embark on a visit to India in late November, with preparations already underway, according to sources. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to travel to Kathmandu next week to facilitate the Nepalese leader's first bilateral foreign trip. Shah, who has not undertaken any foreign trips since becoming Prime Minister in March, is expected to visit India around November 22.
The visit is aimed at firming up the agenda, reviewing bilateral ties, and focusing on trade, economic ties, air, land, and digital connectivity, improved border security, employment, educational opportunities, and the implementation of existing bilateral agreements. This visit also presents an opportunity for Shah to meet with India's top leadership.
Misri had initially planned a visit to Nepal in May but the trip was postponed as Shah was unwilling to meet the foreign secretary. Since taking office, Nepal's finance minister Swarnim Wagle, home minister Sudan Gurung, and RSP leader Rabi Lamichhane have also visited India. The relationship between the two countries has been strained due to border disputes involving Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, with Nepal demanding recognition of these regions. India has ruled out any third-party intervention in resolving the dispute.
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