Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India and Nepal have agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations in key areas of border security, connectivity, trade and agriculture. The two countries agreed to develop inland waterways for overall economic development of the region. Aiming to expand cross-border rail linkages, the two sides have also decided to construct a new electrified rail line, with India's financial support. The rail line will connect the border city of Raxaul in India to Kathmandu in Nepal.