Nepal Assures not to allow Anti-India Activities from its Soil

The Nepalese Government has assured India that it will not allow its territory to be used for activities inimical to India’s interest. During Home Secretary Level Talks between India and Nepal were held on 16-17 January, 2012 at New Delhi, India assured Nepal of its commitment to provide all necessary cooperation and assistance. Minutes of the meeting were signed by the leaders of the delegation today.

The Indian delegation was led by Shri R.K. Singh. Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and the Nepalese delegation was led by Shri Sushil Jung Bahadur Rana, Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal.

The two sides discussed wide ranging issues like countering terrorist activities, curbing cross-border crimes, circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes, smuggling of arms/ammunitions, trafficking of narcotics & psychotropic substances, misuse of SIM Cards, sharing of information/ intelligence reports, progress in establishment of Integrated Check Posts and border roads and India’s support to training and capacity building of Nepal’s security apparatus.

The meeting was held in a cordial environment and both the countries expressed their satisfaction on the outcome of the issues deliberated during the meeting and hoped it will go a long way in addressing mutual security concerns, enhancing cooperation and friendly relations between the two countries.