Foreign Minister Rana to Embark on Official Visit to India at the Invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar

Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Arju Rana Deuba, is set to embark on an official visit to India at the invitation of India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced the schedule for the visit through a press release on Saturday.

This visit is part of the ongoing tradition of high-level exchanges between the two neighboring countries. The press release emphasized that India continues to prioritize Nepal under its “Neighbourhood First” policy, highlighting the importance of the bilateral relationship.

Foreign Minister Rana’s visit is aimed at further expanding relations and enhancing cooperation between Nepal and India. Key issues on the agenda are expected to include trade expansion, international crime, climate change, citizen facilities, and border management. The discussions are anticipated to focus on these critical areas, reflecting the growing collaboration between the two nations.

Another important aspect of the visit will be the review of the existing mechanisms of cooperation between Nepal and India and discussions on how to advance these initiatives effectively.

Foreign Minister Rana’s visit follows the recent trip of India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, to Nepal on August 11-12. During his visit, Secretary Misri met with Nepal’s President, Prime Minister, Ministers, and various other ministers and party leaders, laying the groundwork for further diplomatic engagements.

High-level meetings are also planned during Dr. Rana’s five-day visit to India, scheduled from August 18-23. The specific details of these meetings have not yet been made public, but they are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future of Nepal-India relations.

The visit was officially approved by the Nepali Cabinet during its meeting on Thursday, reflecting the importance that both nations place on this diplomatic engagement. The outcomes of these discussions will be closely watched in both countries, as they are expected to influence the direction of bilateral relations in the coming months.