New Delhi, May 12 -- Underscoring the deep-rooted and "multifaceted partnership" between India and Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday that New Delhi has received an invitation for Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Kathmandu, with the schedule to be finalised at the "mutual convenience" of both nations.

During a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the vibrant diplomatic momentum between the two neighbours since Balen Shah took office as Nepal's Prime Minister. He emphasised that both capitals are "working closely to further deepen" an already robust alliance.

Addressing reports in the Nepali media suggesting that Foreign Secretary Misri's proposed visit was postponed d...