The most-awaited Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli\u2019s bilateral visit to India<\/a> has completed on April 08, 2018, taking ahead Indo-Nepal ties to the next level.<\/p>\n The move closely watched by Indo-Nepal communities, resulted in positive outcomes as evident in Oli\u2019s statements after the successful completion of his three-day visit during April 6-8, 2018.<\/p>\n As part of the visit along with his wife and 53-member Nepali delegation, Oli held discussions and special meetings with the Indian dignitaries including President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other key political leaders and personalities.<\/p>\n Significant and Fruitful<\/strong><\/p>\n “My official visit to India was significant and fruitful. The visit has helped in clearing misunderstanding<\/p>\n and mistrust, and strengthening mutual trust and understanding. The bilateral relations<\/a> will move forward in a new direction on the basis of equality and mutual interest,” Oli said in a statement after arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu post his India visit, indicating a new era for Indo-Nepal bilateral ties<\/a> under his government.<\/p>\n We have agreed to expedite past agreements and understandings reached between the two countries, he added.<\/p>\n As part of the visit, both the sides also discussed cooperation across various sectors. Let<\/em><\/strong>\u2019s have a glance at some of the key highlights of sector-wise cooperation discussed during Oli<\/em><\/strong>\u2019s visit:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n In the bilateral meetings, India and Nepal<\/a> agreed upon few key agreements that have been under discussion for quite some time.<\/p>\n Stating that both the Prime Ministers were satisfied with the bilateral talks<\/a>, Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale informed that the two sides discussed strengthening of cooperation through agriculture, trade, defense, security, along with enhanced connectivity through railway and water ways.<\/p>\n Both the sides have reportedly come to a consensus on taking ahead the construction of Raxaul- Kathmandu railway line and the operation of Nepalese steamers for goods and public movement from Nepal to other countries.<\/p>\n Towards trade cooperation, the two sides decided to develop inland waterways within the trade and transit framework for a seamless movement of cargo between the two countries.<\/p>\n During the discussions, Oli also raised concerns over widening Nepal\u2019s trade deficit with India and urged Indian Government to encourage more Nepali exports<\/a>.<\/p>\n With regard to security, he said, “We have strong relations when it comes to the aspect of security. We will work together to stop misuse of our open border.”<\/p>\n As part of visit to the Uttarakhand\u2019s GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, where he was awarded the honorary doctorate (Doctor of Science), Oli urged India\u2019s support for revolutionizing agriculture<\/a> in Nepal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cBoth India and Nepal are agriculture-based economies and should work together in boosting agricultural output,\u201d Oli said in a statement.<\/p>\n On the occasion, Oli also welcomed the University\u2019s collaboration in revolutionizing the Nepali agriculture sector saying, \u201cLooking towards Indian varsities like GB Pant, one of the harbingers of the Green Revolution, who can aid us in achieving our objectives in this regard… I think if the university and Nepal collaborate in the sector, agriculture in our country will get revolutionized through a technological boost.\u201d<\/p>\n He further said India\u2019s and the University\u2019s support are key for strengthening the two agricultural universities in Nepal that are in the initial stages of development with the need for research support.<\/p>\n In response, Uttarakhand Governor K.K. Paul expressed the University\u2019s willingness to collaborate with the Government of Nepal in the fields of horticulture and herbal farming.<\/p>\n Lauding Oli\u2019s visit, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat urged for improved connectivity between Nepal and Uttarakhand, especially in the border areas of Tanakpur and Dharchula.<\/p>\n He also pitched for direct flights between Kathmandu and Dehradun.<\/p>\n As part of the visit, Oli held a round of discussion with the Indo-Nepal business community<\/a>, wherein, he urged the Indian business community<\/a> to invest in Nepal.<\/p>\n Citing Nepal\u2019s investor-friendly environment, Oli pitched for investments<\/a> across infrastructure, tourism, IT, agriculture and power sectors<\/a>.<\/p>\nTrade, Security & Inland Waterways<\/h4>\n
Green Revolution and Connectivity <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Call for Investment<\/h4>\n