Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Kathmandu on a two-day official trip starting August 17, during which he handed over light strike vehicles, medical equipment, and military animals to the Nepal Army. The handover ceremony took place at the Nepal Army headquarters and was received by Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel. Misri also delivered Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli for an official visit to India. He held meetings with President Paudel, key political leaders, and Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, discussing enhanced cooperation in connectivity, trade facilitation, and development partnerships.