These initiatives aim to strengthen connectivity through the Siliguri corridor or the 'chicken-neck' portion, promoting trade, tourism, and people-to-people contacts between India and Nepal.

The visit marks Shrestha's inaugural foreign trip since assuming office in the new government and transitioning from the home ministry to foreign affairs.

The Russian ambassador discussed the issue with Nepalese Minister for Finance Barshaman Pun, who formally requested the Russian government to aid the safe return of those Nepali citizens enrolled in the Russian military forces.

Thailand is in fourth place with 4,799 inbound visitors, while the UK and Bangladesh ranked fifth and sixth in the list with 4,571 and 4,099 tourists respectively. 

“The prevailing laws would be amended and new laws would be formulated as per the spirit of federalism,” she said. 

Wise's study highlights the different fees Indian travellers might face when using ATMs in various countries, an essential factor for those looking to make the most of their travel budgets and avoid extra charges.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her budget speech on Thursday, revealed that Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and Mauritius are set to receive the greater part of the MEA's development assistance.

Situated in the Ngari prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage is considered the most sacred by Hindus across the world. The two natural sacrosanct places are also revered by Buddhists, Jains and Tibet's indigenous Bonpa faith.

Foreign Minister Saud said that during the recent visit of India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Nepal, the representatives of both countries had reached an understanding to resolve the border issue through dialogue and discussions.

“As there is more than 1,800 km long, open border between Nepal and India, some dispute and debate relating to the border are inevitable between the two neighbours. But the joint technical committee of the two countries has sorted out most of the disputes,” Saud said.

Saud also asked the Russian side to "send back the dead bodies of those killed in the Russia-Ukraine war while fighting for the Russian Army and to provide due compensation to the family of the victims”. 

Nepal said on Friday that efforts were being made to resolve the border issue with India through “dialogue and diplomatic initiatives” and a joint boundary group is working on the matter.