International, Defence and Summits · 8 June 2026

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal visits India from June 5 to June 7

Exam-focused facts from the 8 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in New Delhi on June 5 for a three-day official visit to India.
  • Minister Khanal is scheduled to hold talks with the External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the visit aims to strengthen the special partnership and multifaceted ties between India and Nepal.
  • Bilateral discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, energy, and people-to-people ties.
  • Specific connectivity priorities include the improvement of railway, road, and air links.

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