Nepal and India to prioritise agendas before high-level visits
Summary
Nepal and India have agreed to prioritise projects and streamline cooperation ahead of high-level visits, focusing on Nepal's key priorities and exploring new collaborative avenues.
Key Points
- Nepal and India agreed to prioritise projects and programmes in line with Nepal's priorities before organising high-level visits.
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions in Mauritius during the Indian Ocean Conference 2026.
- Both countries plan to activate bilateral mechanisms covering sectors like security, water resources, trade, and agriculture, with India sending a delegation led by its Foreign Secretary for talks in Kathmandu.
- Additional discussions included regional and global issues such as West Asia's crisis, fuel and fertiliser supply concerns, and overall enhancement of bilateral cooperation.
