{"id":5805,"date":"2025-08-17T18:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T12:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/?p=5805"},"modified":"2025-08-17T18:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T12:31:09","slug":"indian-foreign-secretary-vikram-misris-visit-to-nepal-meetings-from-top-leaders-to-the-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/indian-foreign-secretary-vikram-misris-visit-to-nepal-meetings-from-top-leaders-to-the-president.html","title":{"rendered":"Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri\u2019s Visit to Nepal: Meetings from Top Leaders to the President"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kathmandu, 01 Bhadra 2082 (Sunday)
\nIn an effort to further strengthen India\u2013Nepal relations, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Kathmandu on a two-day official visit. On the very first day, he held a series of high-level meetings with Nepal\u2019s top political leaders, the President, and the foreign affairs leadership.<\/p>\n

Meeting with Prime Minister Oli and Invitation to Visit India<\/p>\n

Soon after his arrival in Kathmandu on Sunday morning, Misri met Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli at Singha Durbar. During the courtesy call, he handed over an official invitation letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inviting Oli to visit India in the last week of Bhadra.
\nOli\u2019s visit to India is considered almost confirmed, though the formal announcement is yet to be made.<\/p>\n

President Paudel: \u201cRelations with India a Top Priority\u201d<\/p>\n

Following his meeting with Prime Minister Oli, Misri called on President Ram Chandra Paudel at Shital Niwas.
\nPresident Paudel described India as a close friend and neighbor of great importance to Nepal. He praised India\u2019s socio-economic, technological, and international achievements, noting that Nepal has benefited from them and wishes to benefit further in the future.<\/p>\n

President Paudel stated:
\n\u201cNepal has always placed relations with India as a top priority. We appreciate the Government of India\u2019s \u2018Neighborhood First Policy\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meetings with Key Opposition Leaders<\/p>\n

On Sunday itself, Misri also met Sher Bahadur Deuba, President of the Nepali Congress and former Prime Minister, at his residence in Budhanilkantha.
\nHe later visited Khumaltar to meet Pushpa Kamal Dahal \u2018Prachanda\u2019, Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and also a former Prime Minister. These discussions centered on bilateral cooperation, mutual trust, and shared interests between Nepal and India.<\/p>\n

Talks with Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba<\/p>\n

Foreign Secretary Misri also held talks with Nepal\u2019s Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba on Sunday. Later, he had a bilateral meeting with Nepal\u2019s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai.
\nIn the evening, Secretary Rai hosted a dinner in Misri\u2019s honor, where issues such as connectivity, development projects, and future cooperation were discussed in detail.<\/p>\n

New Energy for India\u2013Nepal Relations<\/p>\n

During his visit, Misri emphasized that in today\u2019s modern era, enhancing connectivity and cooperation is essential for the shared progress and development of both countries. He expressed confidence that this visit would help deepen and energize India\u2013Nepal relations.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/p>\n

Although short, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri\u2019s two-day Nepal visit carried significant diplomatic weight. By meeting almost all top leaders of Nepal in a single day, he sent a clear message that India\u2013Nepal relations are moving toward a new phase of engagement and cooperation.
\nThe visit has also laid the groundwork for Prime Minister Oli\u2019s upcoming trip to India, which is expected to open a new chapter in bilateral ties.\"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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