KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) and Center for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) organized the Third CLAWS-NIICE Annual Dialogue on Bonds That Bind: Physical, Cultural and Economic Connectivity between India and Nepal on Tuesday.
Speaking at the virtual inaugural of the dialogue, Research Director of NIICE, Dr Pramod Jaiswal stated that Nepal and India have special relations and both the countries have supported each other in their development. He also emphasized that India has played an important role in major political transitions and Nepali leaders have also contributed to the freedom struggle of India.
Similarly, Lt. Gen. (Dr) Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia, Director of CLAWS highlighted that both the countries enjoy warm ties across the border and more than 32,000 Gorkha soldiers who are serving in the Indian Army make the relations very unique.
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During his presentation on Infrastructural Development between India and Nepal, Lt Gen (Dr) Shokin Chauhan emphasized that both the countries should enhance infrastructure projects and both the countries should utilize their waters.
Talking on the Nepal-India cultural ties, Prof Dr Mina Vaidhya Malla stated that cultural linkages between the two countries are important soft power which should be enhanced for better relations.
Mohak Gambhir, research assistant, CLAWS spoke on India-Nepal Energy Cooperation and suggested that both the countries have immense potential to collaborate that can benefit both the countries.
The fourth CLAWS-NIICE Annual Dialogue will be held in New Delhi next year.
