Finance Minister Dr Wagle, Indian External Minister Dr S. Jaishankar meet

Summary

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle met Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen Nepal-India ties, with emphasis on investment, energy and connectivity. Wagle also thanked India for aid to Nepal after the recent flash flood in Rasuwa.

Key Points
  • Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle met Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on the second day of his India visit.
  • The two discussed ways to deepen Nepal-India friendship and expand bilateral cooperation in investment, energy and connectivity.
  • Wagle thanked the Government of India for support to Nepal’s rescue and relief efforts after the flash flood in Rasuwa.
  • Earlier, he met Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed bilateral economic interests and cooperation.
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