Foreign secy in Nepal to discuss implementation of bilateral agreements

As part of his ongoing visits to neighbouring countries after assuming charge two months ago, foreign secretary S Jaishankar landed in Kathmandu on Thursday morning on a two day official visit.

Updated on: Apr 2, 2015, 14:11:52 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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As part of his ongoing visits to neighbouring countries after assuming charge two months ago, foreign secretary S Jaishankar landed in Kathmandu on Thursday morning on a two day official visit.

Implementation of issues agreed upon during previous visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj would be part of his focus during the trip.

"My visit reflects the importance our government and Prime Minister attach to our relations with Nepal. I hope to review progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation following the historic visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nepal last year," Jaishankar told journalists at the airport.

Utilization of $1 billion line of credit which India agreed to provide to Nepal during Modi's visit, figured during his meeting with Nepal's officiating foreign secretary Shankar Das Bairagi.

Jaishankar would meet President Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, constituent assembly speaker Subhash Nemwang and foreign minister Mahendra Bahadur Pandey.

He would also interact with leaders of political parties to discuss Nepal's political situation and put forward India's views on the constitution drafting process which has remained stalled since January.

"As part of her 'Neighbourhood First' policy, India is committed to strengthen her multifaceted and mutually beneficial relationship with Nepal. We support the aspirations of the people of Nepal for peace, stability and prosperity," Jaishankar said.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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