India-Nepal Border Forces’ Talks

6 Nov 2023

Context: 

  • Seventh edition of annual coordination talks between India-Nepal Border Forces Begin in Delhi.
  • These talks have been conducted annually since 2012, as part of bilateral cooperation in managing border security and trans-border issues.
  • Example: Currently, India and Nepal have border disputes over Kalapani – Limpiyadhura – Lipulekh trijunction between India-Nepal and China and Susta area (West Champaran district, Bihar).

More on News:

  • These talks discuss measures to curb trans-frontier crimes and timely sharing of intelligence inputs.

Key Points:

  • Key Participants: Sashastra Seema Bal (India) & Armed Police Force(Nepal)Objectives
    • Strengthening mechanisms for collaboratively combating trans-border crimes.
    • Facilitating the prompt exchange of crucial information between the forces.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB):

  • SSB is a central armed police force guarding the 1,751 km-long India-Nepal open international border.
  • Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs

Open Border Between India and Nepal

  • Treaty of Peace and Friendship
    • The “open” border between India and Nepal is established under the Treaty of Peace and Friendship signed by the two countries in 1950.

  • Equal Rights for Citizens
    • The treaty provisions grant citizens of both India and Nepal equal rights concerning:
      • Residence
      • Acquisition of property
      • Employment
      • Movement in each other’s territory.
  • Visa-Free Crossings
    • As per these provisions, citizens of India and Nepal can cross their shared borders without passport and visa restrictions.

News Source: The Hindu

 

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