New Delhi: Nepal’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is on a three-day official visit to India from Friday, aimed at recalibrating bilateral ties at a time when relations between the two neighbours remain sensitive due to an ongoing boundary dispute.
Khanal’s visit marks one of the first high-level diplomatic engagements between Kathmandu and New Delhi under Nepal’s current government, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, which assumed office earlier in 2026. The trip is being seen as part of a broader effort by both sides to reset diplomatic ties and strengthen cooperation on regional issues.
During his visit, Khanal is expected to hold discussions with Indian leaders on a wide range of issues, including border management, trade, connectivity, and economic cooperation. The talks come against the backdrop of periodic tensions over the India–Nepal boundary, which has been a recurring diplomatic challenge in recent years.
According to the report, both sides are looking to maintain momentum in dialogue despite differences over territorial claims, with an emphasis on keeping communication channels open and stable.
The visit comes shortly after India reiterated its position that the border issue is strictly bilateral and does not require third-party mediation. New Delhi has consistently maintained that such matters must be resolved directly between the two countries through diplomatic dialogue.
The boundary dispute has occasionally strained ties, though India and Nepal continue to share deep cultural, economic, and people-to-people links.
