First In-Person Talk of Nepal’s New PM with Foreign Diplomat in Four Months

Balendra Shah, who assumed office less than four months ago, met Ambassador Navin Srivastava in an unprecedented one‑on‑one setting. Previously, the prime minister had preferred group briefings with diplomatic envoys, keeping personal meetings to a minimum. This encounter marks a shift in his diplomatic approach, signaling a willingness to engage directly with neighbouring countries and address bilateral concerns more promptly.