The EPG Report Conundrum

August 6, 2023 07:00 am

In the complex world of international relations, especially when it involves neighboring countries with shared histories, the importance of open dialogue and understanding cannot be overstated. In this context, the Eminent Persons Group (EPG), jointly formed by the governments of Nepal and India, carries significant weight.

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The final report prepared by the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) formed jointly by the governments of Nepal and India has been gathering dust for over five years now after the Indian side showed reluctance to receive the report that provides recommendations to improve bilateral relations between the two countries.

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: While the Indian prime minister appears reluctant to receive the joint-report prepared by the Nepal-India Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on reviewing all bilateral treaties and other issues, a Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) leader has said the report doesn’t represent the voices of all sectors of Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would receive a joint report prepared by the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) in an appropriate time.

Modi should receive EPG report ASAP

December 16, 2018 00:27 am

It has been almost five months since the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) of India has been trying to meet the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present EPG’s final report. EPGs of both Nepal and India agreed on a single joint report during its ninth meeting on  June 30, 2018, in Kathmandu.

India must own up EPG report: Minister

December 14, 2018 09:45 am

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Amid speculation that the Indian side had snubbed the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) report, Nepal has said that India cannot question the EPG) report as it was prepared by a joint team nominated and accepted by the incumbent governments of both countries.

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Parliamentary Hearings Committee (PHC) on Sunday unanimously endorsed the ambassadorial nominees to India, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirate and Israel.