Kathmandu: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a courtesy meeting with Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.

The meeting focused on strengthening Nepal–India relations and further deepening cooperation across the two countries’ multifaceted partnership.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides exchanged views on ways to reinforce the long-standing friendship between Nepal and India and advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Nepal and India share close historical, cultural and people-to-people ties, alongside broad cooperation in political, economic and development sectors.

The meeting comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between Kathmandu and New Delhi to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation.