New Delhi, July 23 (UNI) The Home Secretary-level talks between India and Nepal were held yesterday, during which both sides reviewed the full range of bilateral security cooperation and border management and agreed to further strengthen these areas.
The Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and the Nepali delegation was led by Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadee, a Home Ministry statement said today.
Their discussions covered a range of issues, including the repair and maintenance of boundary pillars, trans-border criminal activities, working of Border District Coordination Committees, strengthening of border infrastructure especially Integrated Check Posts (ICPs), roads, and railway networks, along with the empowerment and capacity building of various security institutions.
They also explored ways to improve cooperation in disaster risk reduction and management. Both sides welcomed the finalisation of the text of the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and agreed to work towards the early conclusion of the revised Extradition Treaty.
It was agreed that the next Home Secretary Level talks will be held in Nepal at a mutual convenient date.
