7 things to expect from Nepal foreign minister's 5-day visit to India

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Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba is set to embark on a five-day visit to India starting August 18, aiming to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. During her stay, Deuba will engage in significant talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties. This visit follows a recent diplomatic trip by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Kathmandu read more

7 things to expect from Nepal foreign minister's 5-day visit to India

India foreign minister S. Jaishankar with his Nepali counterpart Arzu Rana Deuba. File Photo

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba is scheduled to visit India from August 18 to 22 in an important diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring countries.

This visit will involve key discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and aims to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral relations.

Here are the 7 key details about Deuba’s five-day trip and the topics likely to be on the agenda.

1. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba will be in India from August 18 to 22 for a five-day official visit.

2. Deuba is scheduled to hold in-depth discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, on Monday.

3. The visit follows a recent trip to Kathmandu by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, indicating ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

4. The meetings will focus on exploring ways to enhance and expand the bilateral relationship between Nepal and India.

5. The visit highlights the longstanding “Roti Beti” relationship, reflecting the close and historically significant ties between the two nations.

6. Nepal, which shares a border of over 1,850 km with five Indian states, plays a crucial role in India’s regional strategic interests.

7. As a landlocked country, Nepal relies heavily on India for the transportation of goods and services, making this visit significant for economic discussions.

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