Indian EAM Jaishankar pays courtesy call on Prez Bhandari

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has paid a courtesy call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari at the office of President on Thursday.

Prez Bhandari and Indian EAM Jaishankar discussed various issues related to bilateral relation and mutual interest during the meeting at Seetal Niwas, according to President’s Office sources.

The visiting minister also visited Pashupatinath Temple and offered worship earlier this morning.

Jaishankar also held bilateral meeting with Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli Wednesday afternoon, before co-chairing the fifth Nepal-India Joint Commission Meeting.

Jaishankar scheduled to return to New Delhi today afternoon.