Nepal Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said that India and Nepal have an opportunity to renew their partnership by building on their existing strong ties.
Addressing an international seminar on “Reimagining India-Nepal Relations in an Emerging Global Order” in New Delhi on September 19, Dr. Wagle stressed the importance of strengthening connectivity and economic cooperation and realising the potential that the two countries can achieve together.
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Important points readers should notice.
Dr. Swarnim Wagle called for renewed India-Nepal partnership.
He emphasised stronger connectivity and economic cooperation.
Pre-disaster investment and climate-resilient infrastructure were highlighted.
Energy cooperation and cross-border electricity trade were discussed.
Wagle appreciated India’s relief and rescue assistance following recent floods in Nepal.
Munu Mahawar called for greater ambition in bilateral cooperation.
He also emphasised the need for urgent pre-disaster investment, including early warning systems and resilient infrastructure, to mitigate climate-related risks.
On energy cooperation and cross-border electricity trade, Dr. Wagle highlighted ongoing joint projects supported by Indian investment. He also appreciated India’s relief and rescue assistance following recent flash floods in Nepal.
Dr. Wagle further said that Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah is expected to visit India by the end of this year.
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Why This Matters
India and Nepal have longstanding ties across connectivity, energy, trade and development cooperation. The discussions highlight areas where both countries see scope for deeper engagement.
India’s Additional Secretary (North) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Munu Mahawar, highlighted the need for greater ambition in advancing the India-Nepal partnership. He noted progress in connectivity and power and stressed the opportunity to take forward more ambitious projects and initiatives.
RIS Director General Professor Sachin Kumar Sharma highlighted strong complementarities between India and Nepal in trade, energy, education, health and development cooperation. He called for deeper engagement towards shared prosperity.
