Wang calls Nepal important in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, Khanal seeks deeper economic engagement.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal discusses Lipulekh, says Nepal government has no role in Pokhara airport sub judice case.

The four-day visit to Beijing seeks to rebuild trust, address Chinese concerns, and advance bilateral cooperation in the changed political context in Nepal.

A week after visiting India, Khanal heads to Beijing as Kathmandu seeks balanced ties with both neighbours.

The Institute of Foreign Affairs has for the first time invited research fellows to serve as interns.

Recent diplomatic outreach has prompted a reassessment in Kathmandu of Delhi’s role nearly 11 years ago and how those perceptions have evolved since.

Talks in China will focus on infrastructure, trade deficit, connectivity, tourism, and Belt and Road projects to strengthen bilateral ties, officials said.

Says Nepal is only seeking British archival documents for historical reference, not mediation.

Signing follows delegation-level talks between Foreign Minister Khanal and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Saturday.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says the prime minister is focused on demonstrating results at home, even as Kathmandu and New Delhi explore a new phase of cooperation and high-level engagement.

The Minister says all aspects of bilateral relations would be on the table.

Supreme Court seeks clarification from government over alleged breach of appointment guidelines.

Nepal watchers in New Delhi believe India wanted to send a message to Nepali prime minister, even as it seeks to work closely with the new government in Kathmandu.

Khanal will hold meetings with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and possibly with Prime Minister Modi.

Meeting focuses on expanding cooperation in development, connectivity and investment.