The successful high-level visit of Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman, Rabi Lamichhane, to Delhi was followed by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal’s visit on 5 June. The two visits showcased the meticulous political and diplomatic work between the two countries to prepare the ground for Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s much-anticipated first foreign visit since becoming the world’s youngest Prime Minister in March. While Lamichhane’s visit to Delhi at the invitation of the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) prepared the political ground, Khanal’s visit was the first ministerial-level visit from Kathmandu, a much-needed diplomatic boost in bilateral ties, and a…