Kathmandu, April 11 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Prime Minister Balendra Shah to visit India, with both sides aiming to ensure tangible outcomes from the trip, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said.

Speaking to the Post from Mauritius, Khanal said Modi extended the invitation in his congratulatory message as soon as Shah assumed office on March 27.

Khanal, who is in the island nation to attend the ninth Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) organised by India's External Affairs Ministry, the government of Mauritius, and the India Foundation, said preparations are underway to ensure the visit is outcome-oriented.

"The prime minister has accepted the invitation, but the visit will take place only after the two sides complete ...