India discusses energy cooperation with Nepal’s new govt

India’s envoy in Kathmandu and the energy minister in the new government in Nepal discussed issues of mutual interest and those focusing on cooperation in energy. 

India’s Ambassador to the Himalayan nation Naveen Srivastava and Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha met here on Friday, according to sources at the ministry. 

Shrestha took charge as the energy minister in March last week after Balendra Shah



‘Balen’ led the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to a landslide victory in the general election earlier that month.

Minister Shrestha and Ambassador Srivastava discussed bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, focusing on cooperation in energy and water resources. 

“The discussions focused on the longstanding partnership between Nepal and India, and the shared vision of advancing sustainable development and regional connectivity,” the sources said.