Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met a delegation of journalists from Nepal on Saturday. According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, he provided an overview of the growing cooperation between India and Nepal. In a post on X, Jaiswal stated that Misri highlighted the steady progress in the wide-ranging partnership and expressed optimism about its future.

Earlier, on April 23, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also interacted with 20 Nepali journalists at Parliament House in New Delhi. In his post on X, Rijiju said the discussion covered India’s parliamentary system, political structure, and diplomatic outreach, noting that such exchanges help strengthen institutional ties and deepen the relationship between the two countries.

India and Nepal share borders with Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The two nations have long-standing cultural and civilizational links, reflected in strong people-to-people connections. Nepal remains a key partner under India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The MEA also noted that regular high-level engagements have reinforced bilateral relations. Since May 2014, there have been 17 visits or exchanges at the level of Heads of State or Government. These frequent interactions have helped maintain momentum in the partnership and allowed leadership on both sides to regularly review the full scope of bilateral cooperation.