Kathmandu, Dec 7: A senior Indian government official arrived here on Sunday to review Nepal’s election preparations and assess progress in India-funded development projects, officials said.
Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, will hold a series of high-level meetings during his four-day visit.
He is expected to call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki and meet Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal, Commerce Minister Anil Kumar Sinha and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal on Tuesday, they said.
Mahawar’s discussions in Kathmandu will focus on India’s support and cooperation for the March 5 elections, the officials said, adding that he will also assess progress in India-funded development projects in Nepal.
Besides meeting Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, he will travel to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, to attend an official event. (PTI)
Senior Indian official arrives in Nepal to review election preparations
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