India has accepted the request of Nepal for supply of 200,000 tonnes of wheat, New Delhi told Kathmandu during the two-day inter-governmental committee (ICG) meeting on trade, transit and cooperation concluded on Saturday, commerce ministry said. The India-Nepal inter-governmental committee inter-governmental committee is bilateral mechanism to strengthen trade and investment ties.The India-Nepal inter-governmental committee inter-governmental...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continued diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Nepali youth Bipin Joshi, who remains captive under the control of Palestinian militant group Hamas. Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba has urged countries in contact with Hamas and mediating for a ceasefire to make further efforts for Joshi’s release following reports...
In the crowded streets of Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Manila, ride-hailing drivers navigate relentless traffic, carrying passengers and parcels that fuel Asia’s gig economy. These drivers, who are central to ride-hailing platforms, are emblematic of the sector’s promise of flexibility and opportunity.Yet, beneath the surface lies a troubling reality. Stringent regulation, restrictive tax policies and...
Indian career diplomat Indra Mani Pandey has been serving as the secretary general of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) since October 2023. He was recently in Nepal in order to lay the ground for the next Bimstec summit scheduled in Bangkok, Thailand for April 2025. The Post’s Anil...
The phenomenon of a nation state is imprinted into an individual’s consciousness, which is why one constantly relates to the national anthem and other symbols. Within the state, a unique sense of belonging binds the population in fraternity despite vivid differences. This is referred to as a ‘patriot’ willing to safeguard the sovereignty of his/her...
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba has directed Nepal’s diplomatic mission chiefs worldwide to prioritise national interests and economic diplomacy. Addressing the chiefs virtually from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, Deuba emphasised the importance of fostering foreign investment and promoting Nepal’s economic potential globally. She instructed Nepali missions to attach priority to the promotion...
AGRA (INDIA), Jan 16: Tourism entrepreneurs of Nepal and India have expressed shared commitment for promoting cross-border religious tourism. At an interaction among tourism entrepreneurs of both the countries, hosted in coordination and collaboration with the Embassy of India in Nepal, Nepal Tourism Board and Uttar Pradesh Tourism Board of India, the participants came up...
Tikapur (Kailali), Jan 17: The repair and colouring of the border marker pillars along the Nepal-India border has been started in Kailali district. The repair of the border markers has been initiated on Thursday with the participation of the security bodies of Nepal and India and in the presence of Chief District Officer of Kailali,...
As an expert on international law, Dahal has helped negotiate and finalise multiple international contracts and agreements Nepal has negotiated of late, including the interpretative declaration of the MCC Compact and most recently, the BRI Framework Agreement. This conversation covers, among other issues, Nepal’s negotiation style, negotiations over the MCC compact interpretative declaration, the BRI...
India and Nepal commerce secretaries meeting in Kathmandu recently, reviewed market access issues, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and customs duties. The agenda also covered review of the Treaty of Transit and the Treaty of Trade, proposed amendments to existing agreements, the harmonization of standards and the synchronized development of trade infrastructure including the electrification of...