Kathmandu [Nepal], June 4 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka ‘Prachanda’, on his arrival at Kathmandu, dubbed his four-day go to to India an “astounding success”.
Speaking to media individuals upon his arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, PM stated, “This four-day visit has basically resulted in the fulfilment of promises I made before setting foot in India. A slew of agreements of long-term importance was signed, which, in itself, is significant. With regard to the long-term power-sharing agreement, the supply of 10,000 MW of electricity over 10 years is something that we have pressed for long, I am happy that we could arrive at a deal during my visit. Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi himself made the announcement and the signing of the power-sharing deal marks an important milestone in our bilateral ties.”He acknowledged additional that the settlement will assist Nepal draw big-ticket investments within the power sector. The Nepalese PM additionally emphasised the potential for important investments within the nation’s power sector in gentle of this settlement.
During the briefing, the Nepal PM Prachanda additionally cited ongoing tasks such because the 900 MW Arun III being carried out by the Indian firm Sutlej in Sankhuwasabha, in addition to the Lower Arun mission, which has been entrusted to the identical firm.
Prachanda underscored the newfound belief and basis established by the ability commerce settlement, including that it’ll allow the landlocked Himalayan nation to fulfill the calls for of the non-public sector.
He acknowledged that this settlement has additional enabled Nepal to export 1,200 MW of electrical energy to India, generated from the Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project.
Furthermore, the Nepalese PM additionally claimed to have eradicated the distrust in bilateral relations between the 2 international locations.
“Modi-Ji emphasised on Nepal-India relations stating that it should be higher than the Himalayas. He (PM Modi) referred to his visit in 2014 when he addressed the parliament, marking an exciting new chapter in our bilateral ties. He even called the events that he graced during his visit a hit. Now, we should work towards making our relations superhit,” the Nepalese PM added.
Nepal, in 2020, amended its structure to include a brand new political and administrative map within the preamble. The new map included the tri-junction of Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh, that are seen as disputed areas.
Nepal’s up to date map incorporating the disputed territories was submitted to the Ministry of Land Management by the Department of Survey, claiming that it was based mostly on correct scale, projection and coordinate system. It was publicly launched on May 20, 2020 after a go-ahead from the Cabinet on May 18 of the identical yr.
The division cited a map drawn throughout the Treaty of Sugauli and one other introduced from London, in addition to receipts of land revenues funds and the order issued by the then Prime Minister, Chandra Shumsher, as proof to assert that the disputed territories belong to Nepal.
The earlier map issued in 2032 BS had unnoticed Gunji, Nabhi and Kuri villages. However, they had been included within the revised map, including 335 sq. kilometres of land.
Tensions escalated between New Delhi and Kathmandu final yr over the issuance of the revised map together with the tri-junction, which India earlier had included in its map issued in November 2019.
Invoking the tough section within the bilateral ties in 2019, Prachanda acknowledged, “The relationship between Nepal and India back in 2019 was mired in difficulties. However, the trade and transit treaty, which was signed (during his visit to New Delhi) has ensured added benefits for Nepal for over two decades. So, it shouldn’t be seen as a small agreement. The trade deficit and smooth cross-border trade were the focus areas during the deliberations, along with the promotion of agricultural goods and facilitation of customs. Hence, it could be said that my visit will help build an environment of trust between the two countries.”The Nepalese PM arrived in India on May 31 and was within the nation until June 3. It was the primary abroad go to by Prachanda since assuming the PM’s workplace in December 2022. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation.
India’s growth help to Nepal incorporates a broad-based programme specializing in creating infrastructure on the grass-roots stage. Various tasks have been carried out in areas of infrastructure, well being, water sources, training and rural and group growth.
Two essential built-in checks — at Birgunj and Biratnagar — have been constructed with Indian help. India has constructed a number of hydroelectric tasks in Nepal together with Pokhara (1 MW), Trisuli (21 MW), Western Gandak (15 MW), Devighat (14.1 MW) and so on. Agreements have been signed between Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Ltd and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for the event and implementation of the 490.2 MW Arun-4 hydropower mission.
The mission is anticipated to generate electrical energy for Nepal, India in addition to Bangladesh. The SJVN has a 51 per cent stake within the mission whereas the NEA has a 49 per cent share. Nepal has additionally prolonged an invite to Indian companies to put money into the West Seti Hydropower Project.
India and Nepal have strong cooperation within the energy sector. Three cross-border transmission strains had been accomplished just lately with India’s help — 400 kV Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar line (2016); 132 kV Kataiya-Kusaha and Raxaul-Parwanipur line (2017). (ANI)