KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Nepal has urged India for expansion of energy cooperation, seeking faster progress on major hydropower projects with India’s investment, expanded electricity exports and increased investment from Indian private sector companies.
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha raised the issue during a meeting with visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday. Shrestha emphasized the need to complete ongoing Indian-assisted hydropower projects on schedule and strengthen cooperation in cross-border disaster early warning systems.
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According to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI), Nepal is looking to accelerate the development of major projects, including West Seti, Seti River-6 and Phukot Karnali, through enhanced cooperation with India.
Nepal also stressed the need to expand cross-border transmission infrastructure and create better opportunities to export domestically generated electricity to third countries through the Indian power market. Electricity trade and regional energy connectivity remain key priorities in Nepal-India relations.
During his two-day visit to Nepal, Misri also held meetings with other ministers and senior government officials. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussions covered high-level exchanges, cross-border trade, development partnerships, connectivity and cooperation in various sectors.
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