Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Briefs National Assembly on India Visit
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal briefed the National Assembly on his recent India visit, highlighting agreements on digital payments, health and cultural projects, and security cooperation.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal informed the National Assembly about high-level discussions with India on trade, energy, connectivity, water resources, border management, and security.
- Three key joint declarations were made: launch of cross-border P2P digital payment service, handover of health and cultural infrastructure, and cooperation on digital infrastructure for language translation.
- A special meeting was held with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss security concerns, border management, and strategic cooperation.
- Both Nepal and India committed to strengthening bilateral relations and reviewed progress on joint projects to enhance their effectiveness.
