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Compiled features on recent developments in regional cooperation and integration in the SASEC region.

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February 2026

Nepal Underscores Importance of Regional Cooperation at SAARC Programming Committee Meet

Mr. Amrit Bahadur Rai, Nepal Foreign Secretary and Chairperson of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Standing Committee, underscored the importance of regional cooperation to bridge the gap between national priorities and international processes, helping ensure mutual benefits and stability within South Asia, during the 62nd meeting of the SAARC Program Committee.

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Tags: Nepal, Regional Cooperation, SAARC
February 2026

Bhutan-India Railway Link Set to Begin Construction in 2027

The construction of Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway link is set to begin in the first quarter of 2027 and is expected to enhance connectivity between India and Bhutan. The project is funded by the Government of India and will be Bhutan’s first link to India's vast rail network.

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February 2026

Bhutan, India Revisit Hydropower Cooperation and Cross-border Transmission Development through 2040

Lyonpo Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Royal Government of Bhutan, Mr. Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, and Mr. Shripad Naik, Minister of State for Power, of the Government of India, held high-level ministerial talks on 3 February 2026 to review Bhutan and India's long-standing energy partnership. The discussions focused on deepening cooperation in hydropower development and cross-border transmission planning.

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Tags: Bhutan, Energy, Hydropower, India
January 2026

India and Nepal Ink MoU on Exchanging Pre-arrival Export Information

The Governments of India and Nepal have signed a memorandum of understanding to exchange pre-arrival information on exported goods, aimed at facilitating trade and strengthening customs control between the two countries. The agreement was signed in New Delhi, India, on 21 January by It institutionalizes the advance sharing of export-related data between their customs administrations to support risk management, reduce clearance time, and ensure secure cross-border trade.

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Tags: India, Nepal, Trade Facilitation
January 2026

Bangladesh-Nepal Commerce Secretary Level Meeting Agree to Expedite PTA Negotiations

The Governments of Bangladesh and Nepal held their Eighth Commerce Secretary Level Meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 13-14 January 2026, to review the progress of bilateral trade and strengthen economic cooperation. In the meeting, both countries agreed to convene a Trade Negotiating Committee within three months to expedite negotiations on the Preferential Trade Agreement.

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Tags: Bangladesh, Nepal, Trade Facilitation