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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh met Nepal’s Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions focused on enhancing connectivity, energy, and tourism cooperation. The delegation will also visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to deepen regional collaboration. India reaffirmed its Neighbourhood First policy commitment to Nepal.

Key Points: Kirti Vardhan Singh Meets Nepal CM Kamal Bahadur Shah Delegation

  • Singh reaffirmed India-Nepal ties rooted in people-to-people links
  • Discussed connectivity, energy, and tourism with Sudurpaschim delegation
  • Delegation visiting Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to strengthen ties
  • India reiterated Neighbourhood First policy commitment to Nepal
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MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Nepali delegation

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh discusses India-Nepal ties with Sudurpaschim CM Kamal Bahadur Shah, focusing on connectivity, energy, and tourism cooperation.

"Held positive discussions on fostering greater cooperation between India and Nepal’s Sudurpaschim region – Kirti Vardhan Singh"

New Delhi, May 1

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, met a Nepali delegation led by Kamal Bahadur Shah, Chief Minister of Nepal's Sudurpaschim Province, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday.

During the interaction with the delegation, MoS Singh affirmed the age-old and unique relationship between India and Nepal firmly rooted in deep people to people links. Mos also highlighted recent progress in bilateral relations and discussed opportunities for fostering greater links between India and the Sudurpaschim region of Nepal through connectivity, energy, tourism and agriculture, the MEA said.

According to the MEA, the delegation led by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah is on an official visit to India from April 29 to May 5. As a part of their programme, the delegation will also visit the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, which share close cultural and economic ties with the neighbouring Sudurpaschim Province of Nepal.

Details of the meeting were also shared by MoS Singh in a post on X, where he wrote, "Pleased to meet a delegation led by Hon'ble Kamal Bahadur Shah, Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province of Nepal. Held positive discussions on fostering greater cooperation between India and Nepal's Sudurpaschim region through connectivity, energy, tourism and agriculture. Also highlighted India's commitment to strengthening its ties with Nepal under its Neighbourhood First policy."

https://x.com/KVSinghMPGonda/status/1917875545901330522The MEA underscored that Nepal is a priority partner for India under its Neighbourhood First policy.

The visit of the delegation led by the Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim underscores the sustained momentum in the bilateral ties between India and Nepal.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see our relations with Nepal strengthening! The Sudurpaschim region shares so much cultural similarity with Uttarakhand and UP. Hope this leads to more cross-border tourism and trade opportunities. 🙏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope our government also addresses the border disputes with Nepal. The Lipulekh issue still remains unresolved. Strong relations need clear boundaries first.
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Amit S.
Nepal is our natural ally and cultural brother. The Neighbourhood First policy is showing results. More power to such exchanges! Maybe we can collaborate on hydropower projects in Sudurpaschim - benefits both nations.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Uttarakhand, I've seen how closely our lives are connected with Nepal. Better connectivity will help families divided by borders. But please improve infrastructure on our side too - roads near border areas need attention.
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Vikram J.
Hope these discussions lead to concrete outcomes. Too often we see high-level meetings but little implementation on the ground. Energy cooperation could be game-changing for both countries if executed well.
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Neha P.
The cultural ties between India and Nepal are unmatched! From Pashupatinath to Kailash Mansarovar, our spiritual connections run deep. More people-to-people exchanges will only strengthen this bond. 😊

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