India and Nepal agree to boost economic and development ties between nations
- IBEF
- February 14, 2023
In a meeting with his Nepalese counterpart Mr. Bharat Raj Paudyal, India's Foreign Secretary Mr. Vinay Mohan Kwatra decided to strengthen the bilateral relationship's extensive economic and development cooperation.
Foreign Secretary Mr. Vinay Kwatra and his counterpart Mr. Bharat Raj Paudyal reviewed the wide-ranging India-Nepal partnership. Both sides agreed to further strengthen their economic and development cooperation for benefit of the two countries and the region as a whole.
During his visit, Mr. Kwatra, who was earlier India's ambassador here, will pay courtesy calls to Nepal's Prime Minister Mr. Pushpakamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Foreign Minister Mr. Paudyal. It is expected that Mr. Kwatra will also discuss with his Nepalese interlocutors the possibility of a visit to India by Nepal's Prime Minister Mr. Prachanda.
According to a statement issued by Nepal's foreign ministry, Nepal and India will discuss various matters of bilateral cooperation such as connectivity, power trade, agriculture, health and culture among others during the foreign secretary's visit.
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