By Our Staff Reporter
DEHRADUN, 3 May: Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), on Saturday met with a 10-member delegation led by Kamal Bahadur Shah, Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal, at the Raj Bhawan. The meeting focused on exploring possibilities of working together in border areas to further strengthen the long-standing ties between Uttarakhand and Nepal.
Welcoming the delegation to Uttarakhand, the Governor stated that India and Nepal have shared close and cordial relations for many decades. He emphasized the importance of joint development in border districts, mutual assistance during disasters, and the promotion of religious and cultural tourism. The Governor also highlighted that improved connectivity, trade partnerships, and joint initiatives between Uttarakhand and Nepal could benefit both regions.
Chief Minister Shah noted that the land and water of Nepal and Uttarakhand are similar in nature, and the development in Uttarakhand inspires neighboring areas in Nepal. Expressing gratitude for the support being extended to Nepal’s development, he stressed on further strengthening collaboration between the two regions.
Present during the meeting from Sudurpaschim Province were: Veer Bahadur Thapa, Minister, Ghanshyam Chaudhary, Member, Naresh Kumar Shahi, Member, Jhapat Bahadur Saud, Member,
Sher Bahadur Bhandari, Member, Kamal Prasad Pokhrel Sharma, Chief Secretary, Surat Kumar Bam, Secretary and Jeetu Upadhyay, Political advisor.
