9 agreements signed between Nepal and India
Q. How many agreements have been signed between India and Nepal following the visit of Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli to New Delhi in the 2nd week of February 2016?- Published on 22 Feb 16a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
ANSWER: 9
Apart from the MoUs, the prime ministers of the two countries inaugurated the power transmission from Muzaffarpur (India) to Dhalkebar (Nepal). Other list of agreements include the following:
- MoU on utilization of US$ 250 million Grant component of GOI’s Assistance package for Post-earthquake reconstruction assistance
- MoU on strengthening of road infrastructure in the Terai area of Nepal
- MoU between Nepal Academy of Music and Drama and Sangeet Natak Academy
- Letters of Exchange on Transit Routes
- Letters of Exchange on Rail Transport
- Inauguration of Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar transmission line
- Establishment of Eminent Persons Group (EPG)