Kathmandu: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal on Sunday, for a two-day official visit, with an aim to advance mutually beneficial cooperation.
Misri is in Kathmandu at the invitation of his Nepali counterpart Sewa Lamsal. The Foreign Secretary was welcomed by Nepali Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal at the VIP Lounge of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, arrived in Kathmandu for an official visit on August 11-12, 2024, and was warmly received by Nepalese counterpart, Sewa Lamsal. The visit reinforces the tradition of high-level India-Nepal exchanges, highlighting India’s commitment to its… pic.twitter.com/50mmnmvyvt
— IANS (@ians_india) August 11, 2024
The Foreign Secretaries of both the nation “will discuss various matters on further strengthening Nepal-India relations and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation”, according to the release issued by the Foreign Ministry.
Tweet Of Indian Embassy In Nepal
The Indian embassy in Nepal took to X, and stated, Foreign Secretary of @VikramMisri arrives in Kathmandu for an official visit from 11-12 August 2024. Warm reception by Foreign Secretary Ms. Sewa Lamsal @sewa_lamsal.”
Foreign Secretary Ms Sewa Lamsal warmly welcomed Foreign Secretary of India Shri Vikram Misri this morning upon his arrival at the TIA for an official visit to Nepal. pic.twitter.com/VqO9j6cema
— MOFA of Nepal (@MofaNepal) August 11, 2024
The embassy further stated that Misri’s visit underlines India’s commitment to its Neighbourhood First policy.
“The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level bilateral exchanges & underlines India’s commitment to its #NeighbourhoodFirst policy,” the embassy added.
High Level Meeting Planned
During the visit, Foreign Secretary Misri will call on the high-level dignitaries of Nepal. Moreover, the Foreign Ministry of Nepal also stated that the “visit is in continuation of the regular exchange of visits between two friendly neighbours.”
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During the visit, the Foreign Secretary of India will also call on the high-level dignitaries of Nepal and no agreements or decisions would be made, a source privy to the issue from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu confirmed to ANI.
“It will be an introductory visit and courtesy call from Indian Foreign Secretary. No official engagements would be made during the visit,” the source confirmed to ANI.
The Foreign Secretary of India is scheduled to leave Kathmandu on August 12.