India, July 2 -- The export of tea from Nepal to India has resumed after a gap of two months following ease of regulations by New Delhi, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Wednesday.

Export of Nepalese tea to India was halted from May 1 after the Indian Tea Board introduced strict regulation on its import. It resumed on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Khanal informed the National Assembly that the export of Nepalese tea to India has now been eased.

India reviewed its policy regarding import of tea from Nepal, which made it possible, he said, adding that he too had held discussion with high officials regarding the matter during his recent visit to India. India is the major market for tea produced in Nepal. "Export of Nepalese tea to India ...