External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel (Image Credit: Nepal President’s Office)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel at his office in Kathmandu. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar arrived in Nepal for his first visit of 2024. He stated that he looked forward to the engagements over the next two days.
Nepal’s Foreign Secretary and other senior officials also welcomed him at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement on X.
According to ANI, Upon arrival, Jaishankar met Nepal’s Foreign Minister NP Saud and the two leaders engaged in conversation as they proceeded towards their car.
During his two-day visit to Kathmandu, Jaishankar will co-chair the 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission with his counterpart NP Saud. The Joint Commission Meeting will review the overall state of bilateral relations and various areas of mutual cooperation, according to the statement released by Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Established in 1987, the India-Nepal Joint Commission provides a platform for both ministers to review all aspects of the bilateral partnership. Jaishankar will also call on the leadership of Nepal and meet prominent political figures, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
