Kathmandu, August 17 – Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with President Ram Chandra Paudel today.

During the meeting, President Paudel highlighted the long-standing social, cultural, religious, spiritual, economic, and people-to-people ties between Nepal and India. He said that these relations are based on sovereign equality, mutual respect, trust, and friendly cooperation. He also noted that Nepal has benefited from India’s progress and hopes to gain even more in the future.

Foreign Secretary Misri, on his part, stated that under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy of giving priority to relations with neighboring countries, Nepal holds a high place. He expressed confidence that his visit would provide an opportunity to discuss enhancing connectivity and cooperation for progress and development in the modern era, which would further strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Earlier today, Misri also held talks with Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli. He is scheduled to visit the Pashupatinath Temple on Monday before returning to India. His Kathmandu visit is part of preparations for Prime Minister Oli’s upcoming official trip to India.