Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shambhu Nath Wagle held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday. The discussion centered on the severe floods that have impacted large parts of Nepal, with both sides reviewing India’s assistance and future relief measures.
The ministers agreed to accelerate support for rebuilding infrastructure and restoring livelihoods for affected communities.
Beyond disaster relief, the dialogue covered strategies to deepen trade and investment links. They highlighted projects that would improve road, rail and digital connectivity, aiming to make cross‑border commerce more efficient.
They also pledged to promote people‑to‑people contacts through cultural and educational exchanges, thereby strengthening the long‑standing ties between the two countries.
