India-Nepal Relations Enter a New Chapter Under Neighbourhood First Policy
Strengthening a Trusted Partnership Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane reflects the continued importance India places on its relationship with Nepal . By describing Nepal as a priority partner under the Neighbourhood First policy, India has once again highlighted its commitment to regional cooperation and shared development. Diplomacy Focused on Shared Prosperity In my opinion, the meeting demonstrates a forward-looking approach to diplomacy. India and Nepal share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties that go beyond conventional state-to-state relations. Prime Minister Modi’s emphasis on collaboration with Nepal’s emerging leadership signals a desire to build stronger institutional and people-to-people connections. Such engagement can create opportunities in trade, infrastructure, energy, tourism, and education. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="et" dir="ltr">...