गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ India, Nepal discuss ties ahead of PM Shah’s visit Breaking India, Nepal discuss ties ahead of PM Shah’s visit KathmanduPati October 09, 2026 Kathmandu [Nepal], October 9 – India’s Ministry of External Affairs Additional Secretary Munu Mahawar met Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai in Kathmandu on Friday to discuss matters of mutual interest and ways to strengthen bilateral ties. According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two officials exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and discussed ways to further deepen the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between the two countries. The meeting comes ahead of Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s expected visit to India in November. Both sides are preparing for the visit, with reconstruction and hydropower cooperation among the possible areas of discussion and potential agreements. The engagement also comes after the August 26 floods and landslides caused extensive damage in Nepal including to infrastructure and hydropower projects. India has provided relief assistance to Nepal following the disaster including supplies and support for response operations. Comments 0 Share your view on this story. Please keep it civil and respectful. No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Comments appear after moderation.CommentName * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal Foreign Minister heads delegation to COP31 in Türkiye Trump appoints immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief Bollywood’s Ramayana earns $12 million despite second-day decline PM highlights festivals’ message of human-animal co-existence South Africa’s ANC faces major losses in local elections Nepal expects 1,700 MW peak power demand during Laxmi puja Top Headlines PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions
