India, Nepal join hands against terror

Deuba thanked the Government of India for the 8216;8216;timely and substantive8221; support provided by India in Nepal8217;s efforts to deal with the Maoist insurgency.

Singh reassured the support of the Government of India for further strengthening of Nepal8217;s security forces, including the Nepal Police, the statement said.

The two PMs stressed the need for early conclusion of the extradition treaty and agreement on mutual legal assistance on criminal matters and directed the home secretaries to take up the matter in the next meeting in October to finalise the documents.

On boundary demarcation, the two prime ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress made by the joint technical-level Boundary Committee and directed it to complete the remaining mandated task by June next year.