Nepal and India have agreed to accelerate the development of hydropower projects, including the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project and the Arun Third hydropower project, during a recent visit by Nepal’s Energy and Water Resources Minister Deepak Khadka to India. The two countries also discussed enhancing cooperation in energy trade, water resources management, and irrigation. India pledged to assist Nepal in providing drinking water and irrigation facilities in hilly areas through solar panel installations. Additionally, India has positively responded to Nepal’s request to use an Indian transmission line to export electricity to Bangladesh, signifying a strengthening of bilateral ties and a commitment to regional cooperation.