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Misri Delivers Modi’s Mid-September Invitation to Nepal’s PM KP Sharma Oli

The trip reviews connectivity, trade, energy, development cooperation ahead of a proposed mid-September summit yet to be confirmed.

Foreign Secretary of India, Shri Vikram Misri, called on Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Mr. K P Sharma Oli at his office in Singha Durbar today.
Indian foreign secy Vikram Misri & Nepal PM Oli | X\@MofaNepal
Misri landed in the Nepali capital at 9 am (local time) on a special Indian Air Force flight.
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Overview

  • Misri arrived in Kathmandu on August 17 aboard a special Indian Air Force flight and was welcomed by Nepali Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai and Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava.
  • He performed a ceremonial puja at Pashupatinath Temple and held meetings with senior figures across Nepal’s political spectrum, including Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
  • In bilateral talks with Rai, he assessed progress on connectivity, development projects, trade and energy initiatives under India’s Neighbourhood First policy.
  • During a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, he handed over an invitation from Narendra Modi proposing a September 16–17 visit, though the dates await official confirmation.
  • Misri’s final sessions on August 18 will aim to firm up the agenda and logistical framework for the proposed mid-September leaders’ visit, with dates pending confirmation.