Nepal and India Agree to Tighten Border Security
Summary
Nepal and India have agreed to tighten border security, improve surveillance in sensitive areas, and strengthen coordination to curb cross-border crime, trafficking and digital fraud. The Joint Working Group meeting in Dehradun also discussed disaster management, check posts and the Lipulekh trade route, but no decision was made on the disputed border issue.
Key Points
- The 14th Nepal-India Joint Working Group meeting on border management was held in Dehradun on August 20 and 21.
- Both sides agreed to increase surveillance along sensitive border areas using CCTV and improve coordination on disaster management and cross-border movement.
- The Nepali side raised concerns about cybercrime, digital fraud, trafficking, counterfeit currency, arms smuggling and other cross-border crimes.
- Discussions also covered Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura, but no decision was taken on those issues.
