Nepal and India Agree to Expand Economic Partnership
Summary
Nepal and India have agreed to expand their economic partnership after talks in New Delhi between Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The discussions covered post-flood reconstruction, trade, investment, energy and connectivity.
Key Points
- Nepal and India agreed to deepen and broaden their long-term economic partnership during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi.
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle met Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday.
- The talks focused on post-flood reconstruction, trade, investment, energy and connectivity.
- The Nepali Embassy in New Delhi said the discussions would help accelerate development efforts and mutual cooperation.
