Nepal and India sign mutual legal assistance deal after years of talks

Key Points

• Nepal and India signed the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters after years of negotiations.
• The agreement facilitates cooperation in criminal investigations, prosecutions, and judicial proceedings between the two countries.
• The pact aims to combat human trafficking, drug trafficking, financial crimes, terrorism, and organised crime more effectively.
• Negotiations on a new extradition treaty are ongoing, with disagreements on third-country nationals hindering progress.