India, Nepal reaffirm commitment for cooperation
Summary
India and Nepal have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation, strengthen security coordination and improve disaster preparedness during a BIMSTEC home ministers' meeting in New Delhi. Nepal also raised concerns over BIS certification hurdles for Nepali businesses accessing the Indian market.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudan Gurung met Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting.
- The two sides discussed shared security concerns, border management, countering transnational crime and disaster preparedness.
- Gurung raised technical hurdles faced by Nepali businesses in accessing the Indian market, especially BIS certification, and India responded positively.
- The BIMSTEC ministerial conference adopted the Delhi Declaration, calling for stronger regional action against terrorism, cybercrime, human trafficking and other transnational crimes.
