NDTV Journalist Aditya Raj Kaul Highlights Nepal FM Shisir Khanal’s India Visit
NEW DELHI — Senior NDTV journalist Aditya Raj Kaul has shared key insights from an exclusive interview with Nepal’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal during the minister’s three-day visit to New Delhi.
According to Kaul, Foreign Minister Khanal conveyed a strong message that the government led by Kathmandu Mayor-turned-national leader Balen Shah is committed to opening a new chapter in Nepal-India relations. The minister emphasized a pragmatic approach focused on measurable outcomes, economic cooperation, and mutual growth between the two neighboring countries.
During the interview, Khanal also discussed the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), describing it as Nepal’s newest and most electorally successful political force. He outlined an ambitious vision for strengthening bilateral ties while candidly acknowledging that Nepal had lost valuable years of development opportunities as India continued its rapid economic growth.
The interview has drawn attention in both Nepal and India, with observers viewing it as a signal of Kathmandu’s intention to pursue a more constructive and results-oriented relationship with New Delhi. The discussions focused on cooperation, regional stability, economic partnerships, and the future direction of Nepal-India engagement.
Kaul’s exclusive conversation offers a rare glimpse into the priorities of Nepal’s new foreign policy leadership and its plans to deepen cooperation with India in the years ahead.
