
Indian envoy, Nepal's new Foreign Minister discuss bilateral ties
The Hindu
Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava and Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation.
Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Nepal’s newly-appointed Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Monday (April 6, 2026) and discussed various aspects of bilateral ties.
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Mr. Khanal assumed office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 27.
During the meeting, Mr. Srivastava conveyed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s greetings on Mr. Khanal’s appointment, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.
“Various matters relating to Nepal-India relations and cooperation were discussed on the occasion,” said the statement.
Mr. Jaishankar had extended his greetings to Mr. Khanal on X the day he assumed office.

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