During his visit, Misri called on Prime Minister Shah and conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions focused on the progress of bilateral cooperation and possible outcomes and initiatives in preparation for the Nepali Prime Minister's upcoming visit to India.

Earlier this year, Nepal PM Balen Shah reportedly refused to meet India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri amid protocol politics. On Thursday, Shah sat down with the same diplomat ahead of his visit to India later this month. What's the reason behind the turnaround?