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Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah to Meet Indian, Chinese Envoys on Monday
The talks mark Shah’s first one-on-one diplomatic meetings and are expected to focus on bilateral ties, officials said.
- On August 10, 2026, Prime Minister Balendra Shah held separate bilateral meetings with Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming, marking his first one-on-one diplomatic engagements after more than 100 days in office.
- Breaking from long-standing practice, Shah had previously avoided individual engagements, instead hosting a joint courtesy meeting with 17 Kathmandu-based Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions in April at Singhadurbar, the prime minister's office.
- The Foreign Ministry scheduled the Indian Ambassador to meet first on August 10, 2026, followed by the Chinese Ambassador in the afternoon, reflecting the government's foreign policy priorities.
- Continuing this diplomatic outreach, Shah will meet with Embassy Charge Affaires Scott Urbom on August 11, 2026, to extend bilateral discussions to regional partners.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal stated Nepal aims to transform from a landlocked country into a "vibrant, dynamic bridge" connecting India and China, who remain vital partners for the Himalayan nation.
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Nepal PM meets Indian envoy in first diplomatic engagement
Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah held his first one-on-one meeting with Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava, signalling a shift towards direct diplomacy after previously preferring group interactions. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral ties, development partnerships, and mutual interests between India and Nepal.
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