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India
New Delhi · South Asia
Trade Volume
$9.8B
+8.2% YoY
Nepali Workers
800K+
+3.1% YoY
Development Aid
$1.2B
+12.5% YoY
Border Length
1,751 km
Overview
India is the world's most populous democracy and a rising global power. As Nepal's largest trading partner and closest neighbor, India plays a pivotal role in Nepali foreign policy, economic development, and cultural exchange.
Nepal Relations
Nepal and India share an open border, deep cultural ties, and complex diplomatic history spanning centuries. The 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship remains the foundational document, though both nations have sought to modernize the relationship through updated trade and transit agreements.
Timeline
1950
Treaty of Peace and Friendship
Foundational bilateral treaty establishing open borders and reciprocal rights.
2015
Constitution Crisis
India expressed concerns over Nepal's new constitution, leading to diplomatic tensions.
2026
Border Commission Established
Permanent joint border commission created to resolve territorial disputes.
Agreements
Treaty of Peace and Friendship
Foundational agreement on trade, transit, and citizenship.
Bilateral Treaty
July 31, 1950
Power Trade Agreement
Framework for cross-border electricity trade.
Energy
October 21, 2014
Railway Link Agreement
Cross-border railway connectivity projects.
Infrastructure
June 15, 2024
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