India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to visit Kathmandu on November 4, 2026, as preparations move forward for Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed visit to New Delhi later this year.
The visit is expected to focus on finalising arrangements for Shah’s trip, which would be his first bilateral visit to another country since taking office. Newly designated Indian Ambassador to Nepal Sudhakar Dalela is also expected to accompany Misri, according to a Nepali diplomatic source quoted by The Hindu.
The proposed visit is being planned as a significant diplomatic engagement between the two neighbouring countries. Shah took office in March 2026 and has largely prioritised domestic matters, including administrative reforms and the response to severe flooding in the Bhote Koshi River region.
Proposed Visit May Take Place in November
According to The Kathmandu Post, Shah’s visit is likely to take place around November 22, although neither government has formally announced the dates. The proposed trip would be his first official bilateral visit abroad as Nepal’s Prime Minister.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited Shah to visit India shortly after the formation of his government. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has previously said that both countries want the visit to produce meaningful and practical outcomes.
Infrastructure, Trade and Bilateral Issues on the Agenda
Preparations are expected to cover several areas of cooperation, including infrastructure development, energy, trade, connectivity and border-related matters. Discussions may also include India-supported development projects and assistance for reconstruction following the Bhote Koshi floods.
Longstanding bilateral concerns, including border issues and transport connectivity, are also expected to feature in discussions. The final agenda and any agreements will depend on consultations between officials from both governments.
Misri’s meetings in Kathmandu are therefore expected to help establish the priorities and possible outcomes of the proposed visit. The arrival of Ambassador-designate Sudhakar Dalela is another part of the diplomatic preparations.
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The proposed visit comes at a time when both governments are looking to strengthen engagement while addressing outstanding bilateral issues. Its eventual agenda and outcomes will indicate the areas where India and Nepal are prepared to deepen cooperation.