GNN, NEW DELHI — Nepal’s Home Minister Sudan Gurung met India’s Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 13, during his visit to India for the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting. The engagement provided an opportunity for the two neighbouring countries to discuss shared priorities and explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The meeting took place against the backdrop of longstanding security ties between Nepal and India. Their open border and extensive movement of people, goods and services make regular communication between security agencies important for addressing cross-border challenges and maintaining stability along the frontier.

Cooperation on organised crime, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking and other transnational security threats remains relevant to both countries. Coordination between law enforcement agencies can help improve information-sharing, strengthen border management and support efforts to prevent criminal activities that extend beyond national boundaries.

The BIMSTEC meeting also highlighted the importance of regional collaboration in addressing security concerns across the Bay of Bengal region. The seven-member grouping comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Its framework provides a platform for member states to discuss common challenges and pursue practical cooperation in areas of shared interest.

For Nepal and India, sustained dialogue at both bilateral and regional levels remains important as they seek to manage common security concerns while supporting closer institutional and economic engagement. Further details of the specific agreements or commitments arising from Gurung’s meeting with Shah were not available in the information provided for this report.