The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has emphasized the multi-dimensional relationship between Nepal and India, reiterating its commitment to the continuous supply of petroleum products and chemical fertilizers. Spokesperson Randeep Jaishwal informed that, as per the existing agreements, supplies of petroleum products and chemical fertilizers are being regularly maintained in Nepal. Nepal has signed a government-to-government agreement with India for the procurement of chemical fertilizers, while a commercial relationship for petroleum products has been established for decades. April 24, Kathmandu.
During the weekly media briefing on Thursday, Indian MEA spokesperson Randeep Jaishwal highlighted the strong trade and strategic cooperation between the two countries. Responding to questions regarding the supply of essential commodities in Nepal, he confirmed that import-export processes between Nepal and India continue without interruption.
“Regarding petroleum products, we have been supplying fuel to Nepal in accordance with the existing cooperation agreements,” he stated. “This process will continue unchanged in the coming days.” Addressing the sensitive issue of chemical fertilizers vital for Nepal, India expressed a positive outlook. “We will fulfill Nepal’s requirements for chemical fertilizers,” he added. Recently, Nepal entered into a government-to-government (G2G) agreement with India for chemical fertilizer procurement. Additionally, for petroleum products, the Nepal Oil Corporation and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) have maintained a commercial relationship spanning decades.
