Home Minister Gurung leaves for India to attend BIMSTEC ministerial meet
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has left Kathmandu for New Delhi to attend the BIMSTEC home ministerial meeting, where regional security issues such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, terrorist financing, disaster safety and cybercrimes will be discussed. Nepal is expected to push for stronger early warning systems and regional rescue and relief cooperation.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has left Kathmandu for New Delhi to attend the BIMSTEC home ministerial meeting.
- The meeting will focus on drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, terrorist financing, disaster safety and cybercrimes.
- Nepal wants greater cooperation on natural hazard risk reduction, early warning systems and integrated rescue and relief efforts.
- This is Gurung’s first official visit since taking office, and he is scheduled to meet counterparts from BIMSTEC member states.
