Kathmandu: An understanding has been reached between the Armed Police Force, Nepal, and the Seema Surakshya Bal (Border Security Force), India, to forward necessary coordination and collaboration to make joint border patrol and border security more effective.
During the 9th bilateral coordination meeting, discussions were held on the issue of controlling cross-border crimes and drug smuggling. Nepali delegation was led by APF, Nepal, Inspector General, Raju Aryal, while Director General of SSB, India, Sanjay Singhal, had led the Indian delegation.
The 9th meeting was held in New Delhi, India, from November 12 to 14. Similarly, various issues including controlling smuggling and illegal import in border areas, and exchanging information and training were also discussed, said Joint-Spokesperson at the APF, Nepal, Superintendent of Police, Shailendra Thapa.
The meeting also reviewed about the implementation of the agenda passed by the 8th coordination meeting held in December last year in Kathmandu. Discussion was held on the issue of effectively implementing the shared concepts passed by the meeting and the future strategy.