India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship
Topic: India's External Relations, 1947-1999: Non-alignment, Wars and Nuclear Policy · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship was signed on 31 July 1950. It created an open border, which means people can cross between the two countries freely. It also gives each other's citizens equal treatment in residence, property, trade and work. The treaty is the base of the very close ties between the two countries. Nepal has long wanted it revised.
Example
Because of this treaty, a Nepali citizen can live, own property and work in India on the same terms as an Indian, and Indians get the same in Nepal.
Don't confuse with
- India-Bhutan Friendship Treaty (1949): under that treaty, Bhutan agreed to be guided by India's advice in external affairs until the 2007 revision. The Nepal treaty is mainly about an open border and equal rights for citizens.
Related concepts
- India-Bhutan Friendship Treaty
- Shastri-Sirimavo Pact
- Katchatheevu agreement
- Indo-Sri Lanka Accord
- Indian Peace Keeping Force
- Operation Cactus
- Ganga Waters Treaty
- Indira Doctrine
- Gujral Doctrine