Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will be accompanied by “sleek” teams for his upcoming visits to India and the US, Chief Secretary Somlal Subedi said on Tuesday.

“As per the prime minister’s wish we have instructed the foreign ministry to prepare the teams for his visits,”  Subedi said. “Only those officials who are essential to the visits will be included,” he added.

The guidelines for the President’s and the prime minister’s foreign trips dictate that their delegations should not exceed 23 members.

Prime Minister Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India on September 15.

After his return, he is expected to fly to the US to attend the UN General Assembly.