Kathmandu: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ajaya Kumar Chaurasiya has underscored the necessity of solving the ongoing issues between Nepal and India through mutual understanding. Speaking at the ‘Nepal-India Cross Border Media Conclave 2025’, organized by Media for Border Harmony, Chaurasiya highlighted the importance of resolving disputes through coordination and cooperation.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Chaurasiya stated that the two nations have maintained a cordial relationship for centuries. He acknowledged that while there are occasional ups and downs in the bilateral relations, these should be addressed through understanding.
Madhes Provincial Assembly member Shyam Patel noted that while the Indo-Nepal bilateral relations were historically cordial and simple, they have become sensitive in recent times. Patel emphasized the role of the media in fostering a cordial relationship through investigative and factual reporting.
Executive chairman of the National News Agency, Dharmendra Jha, remarked that the relationship between Nepal and India remains friendly at the grassroots level. He stressed that the media should play a constructive role in further strengthening ties between the two countries.
Senior journalist Hasta Gurung underscored the importance of expanding friendly relations starting from the grassroots. Former ambassador Bijay Kant Karn expressed the view that there are no borders among people, despite the political boundaries between Nepal and India.
Anil Tiwari, president of the Forum in Nepal, asserted that the programme would support the expansion and promotion of mutual relations between the media of both countries. Amarendra Tiwari, Forum’s India President, emphasized the need for the media to communicate the longstanding relationship between the two nations effectively.
Secretary Ritesh Tripathi informed that approximately 100 participants, including editors, journalists, communication experts, policymakers, and digital content creators from both countries, attended the media conclave.