India and Nepal discuss deepening ties, advancing agenda in priority sectors

India and Nepal are strengthening their long-standing relationship through high-level discussions aimed at deepening ties and advancing a shared agenda in priority sectors. The recent meeting between Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary at India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Nepal's Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai focused on reviewing ongoing bilateral cooperation and exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration.

Officials from Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared details of the meeting, emphasizing the reaffirmation of the "longstanding friendship and multifaceted partnership" between the two nations. Discussions also covered ways to further deepen institutional collaboration and maintain the momentum of high-level engagement. This follows a recent 13th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee on Power Sector Cooperation in Pokhara, which reviewed progress in hydropower projects, power trade, and transmission infrastructure.

Both sides expressed appreciation for advancements in new transmission lines, such as the 400 kV Gorakhpur-New Butwal line, and discussed expediting ongoing and future power generation and transmission projects. Cooperation in areas like solar energy, green hydrogen, and capacity building for Nepali experts were also on the agenda. India's support extends to various development sectors in Nepal, including health, education, and infrastructure, reflecting a comprehensive and diversified partnership over the past seven decades.

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Reaffirming the longstanding friendship and multifaceted partnership between Nepal and India, they also discussed ways to further deepen institutional collaboration and maintain the momentum of high-level engagement.