Nepal pledges to safeguard use of its territory against neighbours
The Hindu
Nepal assures India of no activities against neighbours, strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation discussed during high-level meetings.
“The Nepali territory will not be allowed to be used for any activities against its neighbours,” Nepali Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak said on Monday (August 12, 2024), assuring India that no such activity against the neighbouring country would be entertained by the Himalayan nation.
“The Minister gave this assurance during his meeting with India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who paid a courtesy call on him to discuss matters of bilateral interest and concerns,” a Home Ministry statement said.
"Acknowledging India as Nepal's important partner in security, infrastructure, energy, and water resources sectors, the Home Minister Lekhak expressed gratitude to India for its contributions to the enhancement of competency of Nepal's security forces and the infrastructure development," the statement said.
On the occasion, the Home Minister pledged that no activities against the neighbouring countries would be entertained in the Nepali territory.
"Nepal's territory will not be allowed to be used for any activities against its neighbours," the statement quoted the Minister as telling the foreign secretary.
Underscoring the need for scaling up cooperation and collaboration between the two countries to combat cross-border crime including drug smuggling, Mr. Lekhak assured full security to Indians in Nepal.
Responding to this, the Foreign Secretary mentioned "the support and cooperation from India for effective management of borders, combating trans-border crimes, and ensuring the security of the citizens of both countries", the statement said.
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