India, Sept. 18 -- Nepal and India have discussed ways to strengthen their economic partnership, with post-flood reconstruction, trade, investment, energy and connectivity emerging as key areas of cooperation. The discussions took place during a bilateral meeting between Nepal's Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and India's Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on September 17, 2026.

The meeting covered a broad range of development cooperation issues and came as Nepal assesses the economic impact of recent flooding and begins planning reconstruction and rehabilitation. Wagle thanked India for assistance extended during the disaster, including relief supplies and technical support for rescue and relief op...