First Foreign Diplomatic Engagements Since March: Shah Meets India, China, and US Officials

Balendra Shah’s decision to meet three ambassadors in quick succession marks the first set of high‑level diplomatic contacts since he assumed office in March. The meetings will focus on restoring confidence between Kathmandu and New Delhi, Beijing, and Washington, and on sharing official messages from the respective governments. Analysts note that the talks could help calm public unrest that has surged after the Jan‑Jan GNH movement elections, where Shah’s party promised reform but faced criticism over governance.