Press Release
The Hon’ble Prakash Sharan Mahat, Minister for Foreign Affairs, held an official meeting with Her Excellency Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister for External Affairs of India at her office today.
The two leaders held extensive discussions on various matters of bilateral relations in a cordial atmosphere. They also discussed about specific matters including the need for expeditious implementation of all agreed and ongoing projects under Nepal-India cooperation.
Her Excellency Smt. Swaraj hosted an official luncheon in honour of The Hon’ble Foreign Minister this afternoon.
The Hon’ble Foreign Minister also held bilateral meetings with Her Excellency Sushri Uma Bharti, Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, as well as His Excellency Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines. During the meetings, various issues of bilateral cooperation on water and energy were discussed.
The Hon’ble Foreign Minister is in New Delhi in preparation for the State Visit of The Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister later this week.
The Embassy of Nepal
New Delhi
12 September 2016
