India-Nepal Trade and Transit Cooperation

India and Nepal held the Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade in New Delhi on 16th–17th September 2026.

  • Both sides reviewed market access, customs facilitation, standards, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, AYUSH products and phytosanitary measures.
  • They discussed pre-arrival information exchange, electronic verification of Certificates of Origin and customs digitalisation to facilitate cross-border trade.
  • Rail and road connectivity, freight movement, Integrated Check Posts and land-port infrastructure were also reviewed.
  • The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation against unauthorised trade and commercial fraud, while facilitating legitimate ....
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