Shah's visit to India in November includes infrastructure projects and flood reconstruction, while also being part of preparations to renew a water sharing treaty. The trip's major agenda includes the inauguration or launch of several India-backed infrastructure projects.
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Shah's visit to India in November includes infrastructure projects and flood reconstructi…: Shah's visit to India in November includes infrastructure projects and flood reconstruction.
The trip is part of preparations to renew a 30-year water sharing treaty between Nepal an…: The trip is part of preparations to renew a 30-year water sharing treaty between Nepal and India.
Shah's visit is expected to include the inauguration or launch of several India-backed in…: Shah's visit is expected to include the inauguration or launch of several India-backed infrastructure projects.
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Shah's proposed three-day India visit could be organised in November third week. From major infrastructure projects to flood reconstruction, Shah's India visit is expected to have a packed agenda, ET has learnt. Several India-backed infrastructure projects could be inaugurated or launched during Shah's visit.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman is also exploring visiting India in November or early December as both sides prepare to renew Ganges water sharing treaty, ET has learnt. No dates have been finalised yet. The 30-year water sharing treaty signed on December 12, 1996, expired on December 12, 2026. It manages the sharing of the Ganges waters at the Farakka Barrage in West Bengal during the lean season from January 1 to May 31 every year.
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