Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The discussions centered on potential outcomes and initiatives for Prime Minister Shah’s forthcoming trip to New Delhi.
Mr. Misri, who concluded a two-day official visit to Nepal, also held meetings with Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Foreign Minister Sisir Khanal. According to a joint press release, the Indian Foreign Secretary emphasized the broad progress in bilateral cooperation and explored initiatives for the Prime Minister’s visit.
Further discussions with Nepali officials covered areas such as commerce, development, hydropower, connectivity, border management, energy, and digital initiatives. The Nepali leaders reportedly expressed appreciation for India’s humanitarian and technical aid following the Bhotekoshi floods.
The source text also notes that Prime Minister Shah had previously raised the border dispute concerning the Lipulekh-Kalapai-Limpiyadhura area, which India prefers to resolve bilaterally.
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Source: thehindu.com
