Journey from multilateralism to regional collaboration: Nepal, India explores shared stance
Summary
Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the future of multilateralism, regional partnerships and practical cooperation at the NDTV World Summit 2026 in Kathmandu. Wagle also thanked India for its disaster-response support after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods and the 2015 earthquake.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar discussed the future of international cooperation at the NDTV World Summit 2026 in Kathmandu.
- Wagle questioned how bilateral, trilateral and regional cooperation could be strengthened in areas such as disaster response, nutrition, energy and clean energy.
- Jaishankar said global cooperation is increasingly shifting toward practical, ad-hoc arrangements rather than rigid formal institutional frameworks.
- Wagle thanked India for its quick disaster-response support after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods and recalled its assistance during the 2015 earthquake.
