Kathmandu, 02 November (H.S.): Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will arrive in Nepal on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at preparing for Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed visit to India.

According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Misri will hold bilateral discussions with his Nepalese counterpart, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, during his stay. The talks will cover various aspects of Nepal-India relations and provide an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.

The ministry said the discussions are also expected to focus on ways to further strengthen the long-standing, close and friendly relations between the two neighbouring countries.

During his visit, Misri is also scheduled to pay courtesy calls on Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and other senior government officials.

The Indian Foreign Secretary will conclude his two-day visit and depart Kathmandu for New Delhi on Thursday.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar