Meeting between Foreign Secretary Lamsal and Indian Counterpart Kwatra

Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal met with her Indian counterpart, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, in New Delhi on Wednesday. This marked a pivotal moment in fostering bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations.

Lamsal, currently on an official visit to India, engaged in fruitful discussions with Kwatra, covering a wide range of topics pertaining to the multifaceted relationship and cooperation between Nepal and India. The meeting, as stated by the Nepali Embassy in India, underscored the commitment of both nations to strengthen their ties across various sectors.

Foreign Secretary Lamsal’s visit to India coincides with her participation in the Asia Economic Dialogue, where she leads a delegation representing Nepal. The forthcoming engagement in Pune, India, is anticipated to further enhance economic cooperation and regional collaboration between the two nations.

This visit holds particular significance as it marks Foreign Secretary Lamsal’s maiden official trip to India since assuming office, signifying Nepal’s prioritization of nurturing ties with its southern neighbor.

Earlier, Secretary Lamsal held a productive meeting with India’s Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, underscoring the amicable nature of bilateral relations. Minister Jaishankar expressed satisfaction with the ongoing progress in various spheres of cooperation between Nepal and India, reaffirming the commitment to bolstering ties for mutual benefit.