Archive · 22 Aug 2026
India and Nepal Review Border Security Cooperation in Dehradun
India and Nepal held a two-day meeting about their shared border.
The meeting took place in Dehradun and ended on August 21, 2026.
Officials from both countries discussed border security and management.
They talked about stopping crimes that cross the border.
They also discussed using border facilities, roads and railway networks more effectively.
The officials considered removing encroachments and maintaining boundary pillars.
They agreed to improve coordination and training between their institutions.
The next meeting will take place in Nepal.
The 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group meeting concluded in Dehradun on August 21, 2026.
Pausumi Basu led India’s delegation, while Ananda Kafle led Nepal’s delegation.
Officials reviewed bilateral cooperation on border management and security.
Discussions covered trans-border crime, border infrastructure, encroachments and boundary pillars.
The next Joint Working Group meeting will be held in Nepal at a mutually convenient date.
- Who
- Indian and Nepali delegations led by Pausumi Basu and Ananda Kafle, respectively.
- What
- The 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation on border management and security.
- When
- The meeting concluded on August 21, 2026; the report was published on August 22, 2026.
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
- Why
- To strengthen border-security cooperation, address trans-border crime, improve border infrastructure and enhance institutional coordination.
- Meeting
- 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group meeting
- Duration
- Two days
- Conclusion date
- August 21, 2026
- Location
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Indian delegation
- Led by Pausumi Basu, Joint Secretary (Border Management-I), Ministry of Home Affairs
- Nepali delegation
- Led by Ananda Kafle, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Next meeting
- To be held in Nepal at a mutually convenient date
