(a) the details of discussions held with the President of Nepal during his recent visit to India and the agreements/pacts signed on the occasion;
(b) the details of the financial and foodgrains aid provided to Nepal during the last three years and the current year, year-wise; and
(c) the efforts made by India to ensure that peace prevails in Nepal?
THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S. M. KRISHNA)
(a): The President of Nepal, Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, paid a State Visit to India from February
15-18, 2010 at the invitation of President of India. Discussions were held on issues of mutual
interest and both sides expressed their satisfaction at the state of bilateral relations between
the two countries and resolved to work together to further strengthen relations and enhance
cooperation. The following Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding were signed during the
visit:
(i) Air Services Agreement,
(ii) Memorandum of Understanding on Development of Railway Infrastructure at Five Border
Points along the Indo-Nepal Border,
(iii) Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of Nepal-Bharat Maitri Polytechnic
at Hetauda, and
(iv) Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of Nepal-Bharat Maitri Sabhagriha
at Birgunj.
(b): Assistance provided to Nepal in the last three years is as follows:
2007-08 2008-09 2009-2010
Project Assistance Rs.100.48 crore Rs.112.53 crores Rs.150 crores
Financial Assistance NIL Rs. 20 crores NIL (Kosi Flood Relief Assistance)
Food Aid NIL NIL NIL