Nepal's Foreign Minister Embarks on Strategic Visit to India

Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba will visit India for five days starting Sunday to strengthen bilateral ties. She will hold discussions with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The visit follows Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's trip to Kathmandu, highlighting Nepal's strategic importance to India.

Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba will embark on a five-day visit to India starting this Sunday, as officials seek to bolster bilateral ties between the neighboring countries.

Deuba is slated to engage in extensive discussions with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday, officials stated.

This visit happens just a week after India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's diplomatic mission to Kathmandu, signifying the crucial strategic relationship between the two nations.

Nepal is a key neighbor for India, particularly given its strategic interests, and leaders from both countries have underscored their age-old 'Roti Beti' relationship.

The country shares an 1,850 km border with five Indian states and relies heavily on India for transport of goods and services, emphasizing their interdependence.

(With inputs from agencies.)