Marles will hold separate meetings with Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayankaji Shrestha, Minister for Finance Barshaman Pun, Minister for Education Dinanath Sharma, Minister for Health Rajendra Mahato and Vice-chairman of the National Planning Commission (NPC) Deependra Bahadur Chhetri.[break]
According to the foreign ministry, Marles will discuss issues of bilateral relations and assistance to Nepal. He is also expected to seek information on the latest political developments in the country.
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