Nepal Must Follow Balanced Diplomacy

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s anticipated visit to India is expected in the second half of November 2026. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Kathmandu and returned to New Delhi with the dates of the visit under the confirmation process, in view of the Tihar festival. It is an important opportunity to promote Nepal’s national interests through constructive engagement with India. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has stated on record that both governments want the visit to be fruitful and result-oriented.