Nepal and India seek to advance diplomatic and economic ties

Nepal’s Finance Minister, Dr. Swarnim Wagle, has concluded a three-day official visit to India aimed at strengthening bilateral political, economic, and diplomatic ties. During the visit, Wagle met with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to discuss cooperation in energy, connectivity, trade, and investment.

Wagle expressed gratitude to the Indian government for its assistance in rescue and relief operations following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. He formally proposed further Indian support and cooperation to assist with post-flood reconstruction efforts.

The discussions emphasized renewing the partnership between the two nations by enhancing connectivity and realizing shared economic potential through increased people-to-people exchanges and trade initiatives.