(a) whether the Government proposes to review the Indo-Nepal Pact of 1950;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to make identity cards necessary at the Indo-Nepal border; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
(a) whether the Government proposes to review the Indo-Nepal Pact of 1950;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to make identity cards necessary at the Indo-Nepal border; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) & (b) During the visit of Prime Minister of Nepal to India from 18-22 August 2009, the Prime Ministers
of India and Nepal directed the respective Foreign Secretaries to discuss the review of the 1950 Treaty of
Peace and Friendship and other bilateral agreements with a view to further strengthening the bilateral
relationship. The same was reiterated during the visit of
the Minister of External Affairs during his
visit to Nepal in January 2010. India has expressed readiness to commence discussions on this subject.
(c) No.
(d) Does not arise.