In the meeting  the duo discussed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s impending visit to India, historic ties between the two countries, continuous cooperation and border security among others, according to the Secretariat of DPM Shrestha.

Setting up an ‘Integrated Check Post’ at Rupaidiya (Nepalgunj), Sunauli (Bhairahawa) and Dodhara Chandani areas also figured during the discussion between them. In the meeting, DPM Shrestha informed that PM Dahal’s official visit to India would be decided very soon, said the Secretariat.

Expressing his confidence that the Nepal-India ties would be further deepened during the tenure of the incumbent government, DPM Shrestha voiced that there should be an open dialogue between the two countries on sensitive issues such as border management and combating the cross-border crimes.

Shrestha assured the Indian Ambassador about the timely visit of the Nepali Prime Minister and committed to making the diplomatic relationship between the two countries stronger.

Likewise, Minister Shrestha also stated that India and Nepal should timely discuss and make plans and hold discussions on border management and controlling cross-border criminal activities.
The Indian Ambassador also mentioned that both nations should give special focus to security along the borders.
“There also was discussion about Nepalgunj- Rupaidiya, Bhairahawa- Sunauli and Dodhara-Chandani Integrated Check post,”  stated the Secretariat.

As cordial and close neighbours, India and Nepal have long-standing collaborations in the sphere of education.
The capacity-building initiatives and scholarships are a component of India’s efforts to help Nepal improve its human resources and advance the socioeconomic well-being of the entire region.

Indian envoy Srivastava responded that he was actively working to materialize PM Dahal’s proposed India visit. Extending best wishes to DPM Shrestha for successful delivery on challenging responsibility of the Minister for Home Affairs, he expressed thankfulness to the DPM for collaborating with India during stint as the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport.

Ambassador Srivastava viewed that both sides should be sensitive so that citizens who regularly cross the border do not suffer criminal behavior. He shared that agreement was made in the meeting of the Joint Working Group on Border Management held last year in New Delhi to resolve the dispute relating to the development and construction projects in the places adjacent to bordering area and articulated Indian side’s readiness to cooperate in the matter.