Episode 196: India-Nepal Bilateral Relationship

Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to India between 31 May and 3 June 2023 marked his first foreign visit since he took office in December last year. During the visit, India and Nepal announced several projects on trade and energy. The Prime Ministers expressed their desire to take the partnership between the two countries to “Himalayan heights”. The unique relationship shared by India and Nepal has seen its share of highs and lows and this visit is being hailed as a success for the bilateral relationship. In this episode, Mr Saeeduddin Faridi, Research Analyst, ISAS, is in conversation with Mr Amish Mulmi, Author, All Roads Lead North. They discuss the outcomes of the visit in the context of broader India-Nepal relations.