Nepal and India sign Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

Key facts

• The Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters was signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in Kathmandu.
• The agreement enables Nepal and India to cooperate in criminal investigations and legal proceedings.
• It aims to strengthen cooperation in investigation, prosecution and judicial processes related to criminal cases.
• The agreement facilitates exchange of legal assistance including evidence collection, information sharing and coordination between competent authorities.
• It is expected to help minimise financial crime in Nepal and make criminal investigation, accusation and judicial procedure more effective.
• The agreement will also help combat money laundering and financial investment in terrorist activities.
• Joint Secretary Binod Kumar Bhattarai signed on behalf of the Nepal government.
• Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava signed on behalf of the Indian government.