FM Khanal urges shift from past geopolitics to development in India ties as he wraps up India visit
Summary
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal emphasizes moving beyond past geopolitical issues to focus on development and measurable outcomes in Nepal-India relations, highlighting recent agreements on digital cross-border payments and ongoing dialogue on border issues.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal advocates shifting Nepal-India relations from old geopolitical tensions towards development and economic cooperation.
- Khanal described Nepal and India as connected by geography and culture, aiming for diplomacy focused on good governance and accountability.
- Bilateral talks with Indian External Affairs Minister covered trade, connectivity, energy, water resources, and people-to-people ties.
- A MoU enabling UPI-style cross-border digital payments between Nepal Clearing House Limited and India's NPCI was announced to facilitate transactions for entrepreneurs and tourists.
