KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is arriving in Nepal on Wednesday for a two-day official visit.
India's Ministry of External Affairs announced the visit on Monday, saying discussions would cover bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.
According to the ministry, India and Nepal have been cooperating across various sectors. Misri's visit is expected to continue regular high-level exchanges between the two countries and further strengthen their bilateral partnership.
Indian foreign secretary Kwatra arriving today
Misri is visiting Nepal at the invitation of Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai. During the visit, the two sides will review overall bilateral relations and exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
Rai and Misri will hold bilateral talks during his stay in Nepal. Misri is also scheduled to pay courtesy calls on senior Nepali officials. He will return to New Delhi on Thursday.
His visit is expected to further strengthen the longstanding close and friendly relations between Nepal and India.
The visit comes as the two countries continue cooperation across various sectors. Nepal and India share an open border, close people to people ties, and common cultural and historical connections.
The two countries also cooperate in trade, energy, investment and transit. The foreign secretary-level talks are expected to review progress in these areas and identify potential avenues for future cooperation.
