Nepal, India discuss border security, transnational crime and disaster response
Summary
Nepal and India agreed to deepen cooperation on border security, transnational crime and disaster response after talks between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting.
Key Points
- Nepal and India pledged to strengthen bilateral security cooperation and improve border management.
- The talks focused on transnational crime, human trafficking, smuggling, disaster preparedness and emergency response.
- Sudan Gurung thanked India for its assistance after recent floods and landslides in Nepal.
- The meeting was held during the inaugural BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.
