The Indian delegation was led by Govind Mohan, Home Secretary of India, while the Nepali delegation was led by Gokarna Mani Duwadee, Home Secretary of Nepal.
The talks covered a wide range of issues, including the repair and maintenance of boundary pillars, trans-border criminal activities, the functioning of border district coordination committees, and the enhancement of border infrastructure. Special focus was placed on improving the Integrated Check Posts (ICPs), roads, and railway networks.
Additionally, both sides discussed the empowerment and capacity building of various security institutions and explored ways to enhance cooperation in disaster risk reduction and management.
The meeting also saw the finalisation of the text of the agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters. Both parties agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a revised Extradition Treaty.
It was decided that the next round of home secretary level talks will take place in Nepal, at a mutually convenient date.
