India, June 10 -- By extending a warm reception to Lamichhane, New Delhi underscored its determination to maintain momentum in bilateral ties amid political transitions in Kathmandu and reset its relationship with the Himalayan nation

Two back-to-back visits from Nepal's top leaders last week demonstrated Delhi's proactive diplomacy. For Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, the visit was godsend, even if it was party-to-party, as he met top leaders. This is significant due to the uncertainty over Prime Minister Balen Shah's travels abroad during the first year of his tenure, which will be dedicated to 'domestic issues' of good governance and accountability. There were reports that he might go to the UNGA in New York ...