Nepal and India Agree to Deepen Cooperation Across Key Development Sectors

Summary

Nepal and India agreed to enhance bilateral relations through expanded development partnerships, improved connectivity, and cooperation in key sectors, including implementing cross-border payment transactions and completing post-earthquake reconstruction projects.

Key Points
  • Nepal and India agreed to strengthen and expand bilateral relations via development partnerships and improved connectivity.
  • The operationalisation of cross-border payment transactions under an MoU between NCHL and NPCI was jointly announced.
  • India completed handover of 72 health and 12 cultural post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal.
  • An MoU was exchanged to jointly develop a voice-first language translation platform between Kathmandu University and Digital India.
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