Nepal is a priority partner, says Modi after meeting RSP chief

Key points

• Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairperson Rabi Lamichanne on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called the neighbouring country a “priority partner”.
• Nepal’s ruling RSP chief meets BJP president Nitin Nabin;
• inquires about party work The meeting came a day after Mr. Lamichhane called on External Affairs Minister S.
• Jaishankar and Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed development and security partnerships between the two countries.
• The meetings came even as official sources here informed that Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Shisir Khanal, is expected to arrive in India this week.