Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Begins Two-Day Visit to Nepal to Boost Bilateral Ties

Kathmandu Aug 2025 : India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday morning for a two-day official visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations between India and Nepal.

Misri landed in the Nepalese capital at 9 a.m. (local time) aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft. He was received at the airport by Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai and the Indian Ambassador to Nepal.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the visit as part of the “tradition of regular high-level exchanges” between the two neighbouring countries. “India attaches high priority to its relations with Nepal as part of its Neighbourhood First policy. The visit of the Foreign Secretary will continue the tradition of regular high-level exchanges and will be an opportunity to further advance our bilateral ties,” the MEA said.

Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said discussions will centre on enhancing the Nepal–India partnership, with particular focus on connectivity, development cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest.

Soon after his arrival, Misri paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at his official residence in Baluwatar. He is also scheduled to meet President Ramchandra Paudel during the visit. In addition, the Foreign Secretary will hold separate meetings with senior political leaders, including former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN-UML President Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

According to diplomatic sources, these engagements are expected to provide an opportunity to review recent progress in bilateral relations and explore measures to further deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.

Misri’s two-day visit will conclude on August 18.