Key facts
- India and Nepal launched cross-border digital payment services.
- 84 reconstruction projects were handed over, including 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage sites.
- Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the virtual handover ceremony.
India and Nepal have strengthened their bilateral ties with the launch of cross-border digital payment services and the handover of 84 development projects. The projects include 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage sites that were reconstructed with Indian development assistance. The virtual ceremony was attended by India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the two nations in both economic and humanitarian spheres. This initiative aims to enhance financial connectivity and support Nepal's infrastructure development.