KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Experts on Nepal-India relations have stressed the need to further enhance people-to-people relations.
Addressing an interaction program entitled "Dynamics of Nepal India-Relations in the Changing Context” organized in New Delhi recently, the speakers underscored the need for deepening bilateral economic cooperation between the two countries.
Former Ambassador of India to Nepal and a member of Eminent Persons Group (EPG) Jayant Prasad said the people-to-people relation defines the relation between the two countries rather than between "Singha Durbar and Raisina Hill".
Prasad said that Nepal and India can work together in the field of water resources.
Nepal expert in India, SD Muni argued that cultural linkage alone is not enough to strengthen the relationship between Nepal and India.
Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae said that the two countries should deepen their cooperation in the field of economic cooperation, hydropower and connectivity.
Former Nepali ambassador Dinesh Bhattarai stressed the need to resolving existing border disputes between Nepal and India.
Nepali Ambassador to India Nilambar Acharya stressed the need to adopt a workable approach to deal with historical commonalities. Stating that 98% border disputes between Nepal and India has already been resolved, Acharya expressed hope to resolve remaining disputes including in Kalapani and Lipulekh soon.
Economic diplomacy is a key to enhancing Nepal-India relations
