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 defense stores and equipment, including Light Strike Vehicles (LSVs), critical care medical equipment, and military animals to the Nepali Army. He also met with the leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and Madhesh-based parties.

The concluding press release also omits the engagement of the Indian Foreign Secretary with Nepal’s two former Prime Ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba and Prachanda.

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This raises the question of whether MOFA allowed such visits without its institutional presence as a note-taker, or whether MOFA did not officially acknowledge that these meetings took place. Note-taking is essential for institutional memory in diplomacy because it enables future generations to raise concerns and provide justifications and supporting evidence if disputes arise. Given the similar challenges Nepal faces with border issues with India, such as in the cases of Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura, there has not been sufficient solid evidence from our side.