EAM Dr. S Jaishankar to embark on two-day visit to Nepal

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will embark on a two-day visit to Nepal beginning today. The visit is being held at the invitation of Nepal Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud for co-chairing the 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission in Kathmandu. 

The Joint Commission was established in 1987 and provides a platform for both Ministers to review all aspects of the bilateral partnership. During



the visit,  Dr. Jaishankar will also call on the leadership of Nepal and meet prominent political figures. 

In a statement, the External Affairs Ministry said, Nepal is a priority partner of India under its Neigbhbourhood First policy and the visit is in keeping with the tradition of high-level exchanges between two close and friendly neighbours.