KATHMANDU, Apr 7: Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Nepal’s newly‑appointed Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Monday, during which both sides discussed various aspects of Nepal–India relations and cooperation.
Khanal assumed office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 27. During the meeting, Srivastava conveyed greetings from External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Khanal’s appointment, according to a statement by Nepal’s Foreign Ministry. Jaishankar had also extended his greetings on X the day Khanal took charge, saying he looks forward to working closely with his Nepalese counterpart to further strengthen the traditional partnership between India and Nepal.
