Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in the Nepali capital, Kathmandu, on Sunday morning for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries.
India and Nepal, according to MEA, share strong and friendly ties that have seen steady progress in recent years across different areas of cooperation.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with a delegation of young political leaders from Nepal, underscoring the deep-rooted people-to-people linkages and close cooperation between the two nations.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is sending three Nepali U-19 cricketers to Bhopal for a month-long training under the Ambassador's Cricket Fellowship. The initiative aims to boost young cricket talent and strengthen India-Nepal ties through sports.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reiterated his claim that Lord Ram was born in Nepal, citing Balmiki's Ramayana. Speaking at a party event, he also said places linked to Ram and Vishwamitra lie in Nepal, and criticized India for promoting what he called a "fake Ayodhya."
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu hosted the first Indian Ambassador's Cricket Tournament with six teams. The event promoted India-Nepal ties through sports. The Embassy also launched a cricket fellowship for Nepali youth and gifted kits to U-19 players, highlighting support for youth and cric
Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar P Sharma, confirmed the death of Nepali citizen Sudip Neupane in the Pahalgam terror attack and extended condolences, stating Nepal stands firmly with India against such violence.
Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba is likely to visit New Delhi later this month and is expected to attend the Indo-Nepal Economic Conference being held here, sources said.
Deuba expressed her commitment to further strengthen the bilateral ties. She thanked PM Modi for India's Neighbourhood First Policy and various development cooperation undertaken by India with Nepal.
Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and discussed the multifaceted diversity of India-Nepal ties. She also handed over an invitation from Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for PM Modi to visit Nepal.