Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistani Nationals are operating anti-India activities in Nepal in particular promoting terrorism against India and in racketeering in fake Indian currency on a large scale; and

(b) if so, the diplomatic and other steps that are being taken up by Government in this regard

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) There are reports that unscrupulous elements, including Pakistani nationals, have encouraged anti-India activities in Nepal.

(b) India attaches highest importance to its relations with Nepal. India maintains regular dialogue with Nepal on security related issues. Security issues of mutual concern are discussed with the Government of Nepal at various bilateral mechanisms, including the annual Home Secretary-level talks, the Joint Working Group on Border Management, Bilateral Consultative Group on Security Issues and the Border Districts Coordination Committee Meetings at the local level. The Government of Nepal has assured that it will not allow its territory to be used for any activity against India.

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