Nepal, India begin 10th coordination meeting on border security in Kathmandu
Summary
Nepal and India have begun the 10th bilateral coordination meeting in Kathmandu to strengthen border security, curb cross-border crime, and improve cooperation between their security agencies. The talks will run until October 30 and focus on trafficking, illegal arms, border encroachments, disaster response, and information sharing.
Key Points
- The 10th coordination meeting between Nepal’s Armed Police Force and India’s Sashastra Seema Bal has started in Kathmandu.
- The two sides are discussing border security, cross-border crime, human trafficking, drug smuggling, illegal firearms, and the protection of border pillars and no-man’s-land.
- The agenda also includes disaster management, epidemic risks, modern technology for border management, and help desks for travelers at border points.
- The meeting is expected to strengthen coordination and goodwill between Nepal and India in border areas.
