Kathmandu, June 13 -- In an effort to recalibrate Nepal-China ties amid shifting political dynamics in Kathmandu, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Beijing on Saturday night on a four-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

The visit follows Khanal's recent trip to New Delhi, where he signalled a possible reset in Nepal-India relations, saying the new Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government does not carry the "baggage" of traditional parties.

In Beijing, Khanal is scheduled to hold talks with Wang over dinner on Monday, where the two sides will review bilateral ties with a focus on rebuilding trust.

An official close to the minister said the discussions will also be aimed at countering what Kathm...