India and Nepal prepare for Balen Shah visit
India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri met senior Nepalese officials in Kathmandu ahead of Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s planned first visit to India. The talks covered bilateral cooperation and progress on development projects supported by New Delhi, according to Indian reports. Both countries were seeking to advance engagement before the high-level visit.
Why it matters
The preparations offer both governments an opportunity to strengthen development ties and manage a strategically important neighbouring relationship.
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Part of the November 5, 2026 brief.