Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal has said that high-level visits between Nepal and India, which had remained stalled for nearly two years, are expected to resume now.
Speaking to journalists at Tribhuvan International Airport upon his return on Sunday after completing a three-day visit to India, Khanal expressed optimism about renewed diplomatic engagement between the two neighbours. “Both countries are likely to exchange high-level visits within the next few months,” he added.
Khanal said discussions during the visit focused on trade and economic cooperation, connectivity, energy partnership, water resources management, and the expansion of people-to-people ties. He added that Nepal and India had agreed to operationalize a cross-border digital payment system.
Similarly, 84 post-quake reconstruction projects implemented with Indian assistance were virtually handed over to Nepal during the visit, Khanal added.
The foreign minister further said that a memorandum of understanding had been signed for the development of digital infrastructure related to a language translation platform.
Khanal said Nepal has continued to convey its position on border-related issues, including Lipulekh and Kalapani, through diplomatic channels. “We have told them that solutions to the border disputes would be sought based on facts, evidence and dialogue,” he added.
