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Nepal Finance Minister to visit New Delhi this week
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:31 AM
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The Finance Minister of Nepal is expected to travel to New Delhi later this week for talks with Indian officials.
New Delhi – Sources close to the ministries say Nepal’s Finance Minister is slated to arrive in the Indian capital within the next few days. The visit is expected to focus on bilateral economic cooperation, trade issues and the ongoing discussions on the Nepal‑India border trade treaty. Indian officials have prepared a meeting agenda that includes reviewing recent fiscal policies and exploring avenues for investment. While the exact schedule has not been disclosed, the trip underscores the importance both governments place on deepening economic ties.
The timing of the visit coincides with broader regional efforts to boost connectivity and trade, and it may also provide a platform to address any lingering concerns over customs procedures at border points. Analysts note that a successful dialogue could pave the way for increased Indian investment in Nepal’s infrastructure projects.
Both countries have expressed a willingness to enhance cooperation in sectors such as energy, tourism and manufacturing, making the upcoming talks a key step in strengthening the bilateral relationship.
The timing of the visit coincides with broader regional efforts to boost connectivity and trade, and it may also provide a platform to address any lingering concerns over customs procedures at border points. Analysts note that a successful dialogue could pave the way for increased Indian investment in Nepal’s infrastructure projects.
Both countries have expressed a willingness to enhance cooperation in sectors such as energy, tourism and manufacturing, making the upcoming talks a key step in strengthening the bilateral relationship.