India-Nepal Relations: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Visits Kathmandu
- Event Title
- India-Nepal Relations: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Visits Kathmandu
- Details
Overview
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid a two-day official visit to Nepal on August 11–12, 2024, at the invitation of Nepalese Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal. This was his first official visit to Nepal since assuming office in July 2024.
Key Outcomes & Discussions
- Bilateral Cooperation: Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, advancing trade, infrastructure connectivity, and energy cooperation.
- Trade Share: India remains Nepal's largest trading partner. According to trade data, more than $70%$ of Nepal's total exports are directed toward India.
- Project Progress: Both sides reviewed the progress of various India-assisted development projects in Nepal, including transmission lines and connectivity infrastructure.
- Date
- 2025-08-16
- Category
- Foreign Affairs
- CMAT Significance
- Medium CMAT priority — Vikram Misri's official visit to Nepal in August 2024 and India-Nepal trade relations are important GK topics.