Indian Foreign Secretary Misri meets Nepali leaders
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is currently on a two-day visit to Nepal, has held talks with top leaders and government officials.
He paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. During the meeting, the Indian Foreign Secretary reaffirmed the enduring, multifaceted relationship between India and Nepal, emphasizing the need to invigorate various sectors of bilateral cooperation. Discussions with President Ram Chandra Poudel similarly centered on strengthening ties across all domains, with a particular emphasis on enhanced collaboration in addressing climate change—a critical issue for both nations. Misri held talks with top leaders of the major parties.
He held a separate meeting with President Ram Chandra Poudel. Poudel stressed on the enhanced cooperation between two countries in the areas of the climate change. According to RSS, government news agency President Paudel said that Nepal and India should work together to reduce the impact of climate change.
“Since the safety of the mountains and water depends on the safety of mankind, it is necessary for both countries to work together to reduce the effects of climate change”, said President Paudel’s press advisor Kiran Pokharel. President Paudel mentioned that there has centuries-old bilateral relations and it will further be strengthened during the tenure of Secretary Misri. President Paudel thinks that the friendship and cooperation between the two countries should be strengthened for mutual benefit and prosperity.
His press advisor Pokharel said that modernization of agriculture, infrastructure development, hydropower, trade, investment, tourism and human resource development are the priorities of Nepal. President Paudel mentioned that Nepal has a huge potentiality for hydropower development, sustainable and easy energy trade.
On the occasion, Indian Foreign Secretary Misri expressed his commitment to work together on the issue of reducing the effects of climate change as it is a challenge for both countries. He said that India is also willing to work on the priority of Nepal, such as energy, agriculture, and tourism, among the many priorities of the Nepal government. He also informed that India is willing to work in new and priority areas by completing the ongoing projects as soon as possible. The Indian Foreign Secretary also held talks with CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal who was ousted from power last month.
