Jaishankar, Nepal’s Foreign Minister vow to take bilateral ties to new heights
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and signed agreements on cross-border crime and digital infrastructure.
Background
The meeting covered cooperation in development, connectivity, trade, energy, health, and people-to-people exchanges. Key signed agreements include a UPI-NPI linkage for remittances and a cross-border crime investigation pact.
Facts for Prelims
- FactUPI-NPI linkage: Agreement signed to facilitate remittances between India and Nepal.
- BodyS. Jaishankar: Serving as India's External Affairs Minister.
- PostShishir Khanal: Serving as Nepal's Foreign Minister.
- FactDigital infrastructure project: A key area of cooperation agreed upon during the bilateral meeting.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of deepening digital and financial integration between India and Nepal in the context of regional connectivity and economic cooperation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Financial integration: UPI-NPI linkage reducing reliance on informal remittance channels
- Security cooperation: Formalizing cross-border crime investigation frameworks to enhance regional stability
- Infrastructure synergy: Leveraging digital infrastructure projects to enhance trade and people-to-people connectivity
Keywords: bilateral cooperation · digital infrastructure · remittance systems · regional connectivity · cross-border crime
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