(a) whether any agreement has been reached between India and Nepal for combating extremism;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the assistance provided/to be provided to Nepal by India in this regard?
(a) whether any agreement has been reached between India and Nepal for combating extremism;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the assistance provided/to be provided to Nepal by India in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI OMAR ABDULLAH)
(a) to (c) The Governments of India and Nepal have agreed that they would not allow their territory to be used for activities inimical to the interests of either country. Measures have been taken to enhance co-operation with Nepal, particularly with regard to implementing effective border management. A bilateral institutional mechanism has also been evolved which includes a Joint Working Group on Border Management and Home Secretary Level Talks to jointly address issues relating to maintenance of peace and security and prevention of criminal activities in the India-Nepal border areas. Both sides have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their agencies for combating cross-border terrorism. Regular dialogue of customs officials also takes place under the Agreement for Cooperation to control Unauthorised Trade. The Special Service Bureau is being deployed along the border with Nepal to strengthen security in the border areas.