Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra “Balen” Shah has called for the establishment of a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China, as he addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Shah emphasized the urgent need for collaboration in the face of increasing climate risks threatening the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, which sustains nearly two billion people through its vital water resources, ecosystems, agriculture,...
India's push for a more balanced trade relationship with China could potentially open up greater access to Chinese markets for Indian goods and services, addressing longstanding economic concerns. The call for enhanced trade ties comes as both nations seek to mitigate structural trade imbalances that have complicated bilateral relations.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasized the importance of addressing key issues such as supply chain challenges...