KATHMANDU, Aug 10:  The third coordination meeting between Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), India has concluded in New Delhi on Friday, signing various deals including smooth conduct of joint patrolling on the border to control possible cross border crimes.

In the three-day meeting (August 7-10) both sides agreed to hold consultations on regular and routinized basis at all levels ranging from leadership to Border Observation Post (BOP) on the ground, said the press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

The meeting also dwelled on security scenario on Nepal-India border and decided to take further measures for enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two border security forces to curb crimes including human and drugs trafficking, goods and arms smuggling.

Nepali delegation to the meeting was led by Inspector General, APF, Shailendra Khanal and included officials from APF, Foreign and Home Ministries. The Indian delegation was led by Director General, SSB, Rajni Kant Mishra and included officials from SSB, External Affairs and Home Ministries. 

The next coronation meeting will be held in Nepal in a year's time. 

 
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