MOFA Press Release Omits Key Engagements of Indian Foreign Secretary
Underlining the press release issued by the MOFA on the conclusion of the Official Visit (17–18 August 2025) of the Foreign Secretary of India to Nepal, certain key aspects of Mr. Vikram Misri’s visit were missing. For example, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Nepal’s Army Chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, and handed over […]
India-China re-opened Lipulekh Trade, Ignoring Nepal
The Special Representatives (SR) of both India and China, namely Mr. Ajit Doval (National Security Advisor, India) and Mr. Wang Yi (Foreign Minister, China) met in New Delhi, India (18–19 August 2025) by co-chairing the 24th round of the Special Representatives’ dialogue on the Boundary Question. They met in a positive and constructive spirit, based […]
Indian Foreign Secretary’s Expansive Outreach in Nepal
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the President, Prime Minister, key political leaders of Nepal, and the Army Chief. For the first time, he also had the opportunity to meet with the leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). He held discussions with RSP’s Vice Chair Swarnim Wagle and the party’s Foreign Department Chief, […]
Ceasefire Hopes vs. Security Promises: Agenda in the Washington Meeting
The Washington meeting, hosted by US President Trump to address the Ukraine crisis with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other European leaders, ended with positive gestures but little substance. According to the outcomes, President Zelenskyy asked for security guarantees in exchange for ceding the land Ukraine currently holds to Russia. In response, Trump hinted at offering […]