Nepal will export nearly 1,000 megawatts of electricity to India, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on Monday following extensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart, Arzu Rana Deuba.
Jaishankar hailed Nepal's decision as a "new milestone" in the bilateral relationship. The discussions between the two ministers also focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, connectivity, and infrastructure.
Deuba, on her first official visit abroad since assuming her role, began her five-day trip to India on Sunday.
"Discussed the multifaceted India-Nepal cooperation, including in energy, trade, connectivity, and infrastructure development," Jaishankar said on the social media platform X. "Glad to note that Nepal will be exporting close to 1,000 MW of electricity to India, a new milestone. Our Neighbourhood First policy and unique people-to-people and cultural connect propels our relationship forward."
Deuba described the talks as "productive." "Had a productive meeting with @DrSJaishankar in New Delhi. We discussed bilateral interests, various aspects of Nepal-India relations, and the exchange of mutual cooperation," she wrote on X. "I am confident this visit will further strengthen the centuries-old bond between Nepal and India."
The Nepalese foreign minister's visit follows a recent trip by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Kathmandu.
Nepal is a significant neighbour for India, sharing a border of over 1,850 km with five Indian states: Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. As a landlocked country, Nepal heavily relies on India for the transportation of goods and services. The leaders of both nations often highlight the age-old "Roti Beti" relationship between the two sides.
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