International Secretary Vikram Misri meets Rt. President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Kathmandu. | Photograph Credit score: ANI
“Nepalese territory won’t be allowed for use for any exercise towards its neighbours,” Nepalese House Minister Ramesh Lekhak mentioned on Monday (August 12, 2024), assuring India that the Himalayan nation wouldn’t permit any such exercise towards the neighbouring nation.
“The Minister gave this assurance throughout his assembly with Indian International Secretary Vikram Misri, who paid him a courtesy name to debate issues of bilateral curiosity and issues,” a House Ministry assertion mentioned.
“Recognizing India as an essential accomplice of Nepal in safety, infrastructure, vitality and water assets sectors, House Minister Lekhak expressed gratitude to India for its contributions in direction of enhancing the competency of Nepal’s safety forces and infrastructure improvement,” the assertion mentioned.
On that event, the House Minister promised that no actions towards neighbouring international locations can be carried out on Nepalese territory.
“Nepal’s territory won’t be allowed for use for any exercise towards its neighbours,” the minister instructed the overseas secretary, in line with the assertion.
Stressing the necessity to improve cooperation and collaboration between the 2 international locations to fight cross-border crime, together with drug trafficking, Mr. Lekhak assured full safety to Indians in Nepal.
Responding to this, the International Secretary talked about “India’s assist and cooperation in efficient border administration, combating cross-border crimes and making certain the protection of residents of each international locations,” the assertion mentioned.
“The Authorities of India is dedicated to offering its assist to strengthen safety and immigration administration in Nepal,” he mentioned.
Mr Misri met his Nepalese counterpart Sewa Lamsal and different senior political leaders of the Himalayan nation on Monday (12 August 2024) and mentioned the regular development of bilateral ties and methods to take them ahead.
Mr Misri’s two-day go to is the primary by the Indian Exterior Affairs Minister to Nepal after the formation of the brand new authorities led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli final month.
Mr. Misri additionally met Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel at his workplace in Singha Durbar. Persevering with his high-level engagements, Mr. Misri additionally met Exterior Affairs Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba and mentioned methods to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
On Sunday (August 11, 2024), Mr Misri met with prime leaders of Nepal, together with Prime Minister Oli, and mentioned methods to advance bilateral cooperation in varied sectors with the Himalayan nation for the reason that formation of a brand new authorities right here.
Mr Misri additionally attended a reception hosted by Lamsal earlier than leaving Kathmandu on the finish of his two-day official go to to Nepal.
