Indian Ambassador Congratulates Newly Appointed Foreign Minister in Meeting at Singhadurbar

Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met with Deputy Prime Minister and newly appointed Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha today at Singhadurbar. The meeting, held a day after Shrestha took office as the Foreign Minister, underscored the importance of bilateral relations between Nepal and India.

Ambassador Srivastava conveyed his congratulations to Minister Shrestha, extending warm wishes for his tenure ahead. The discussions during the meeting ranged across various bilateral issues of mutual interest. Representatives from both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indian Embassy participated, emphasizing the collaborative approach towards enhancing ties between the two nations.

The timing of the meeting, following the expansion of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s Cabinet, suggests a concerted effort towards bolstering diplomatic relations and cooperation within the region. The newly appointed ministers, including Minister Shrestha, solemnized their oath of office and secrecy during a ceremony at Sheetal Niwas, in accordance with constitutional protocols.