Kathmandu: Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed bilateral issues in various fields including economic and development cooperation with Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ here on Monday.

According to the Indian Embassy, ​​Kwatra arrived in Kathmandu today on a two-day visit at the invitation of his Nepalese counterpart Bharat Paudyal.

“Foreign Secretary Kwatra called on Rt. Hon. PM @cmprachanda and held productive discussions on bilateral issues across various sectors, including economic and development cooperation,” according to a tweet by Indian Embassy in Nepal.

Kwatra met Nepal’s Foreign Minister Bimala Rai Paudyal on Monday and discussed strengthening the comprehensive bilateral ties. The two discussed various aspects of Nepal-India relations, including cooperation in the power sector, trade, and transit.

“Various aspects of Nepal-India relations including the power sector cooperation, trade, transit, education, culture, healthcare, and connectivity infrastructure were discussed during the meeting,” according to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Kwatra and his Nepal counterpart Bharat Paudyal in a meeting earlier today, reviewed Nepal-India relations. Indian Embassy in Nepal in a tweet on Monday said: “Welcomes Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra who is visiting Nepal from 13-14 February 2023. During the visit, Foreign Secretary will meet the Foreign Secretary of Nepal Bharat Raj Paudyal and hold discussions on the entire range of multifaceted India-Nepal cooperation.

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