Talks on a new extradition treaty between Nepal and India remained inconclusive as of Thursday. Discussions in Kathmandu took place on drafts to replace the 50-year-old treaty and the talks will continue soon in New Delhi. The two sides have been trying to iron out an agreement to sort out differences on mutual legal assistance regarding criminal matters among other issues.

Official sources said India proposed to extradition of all persons accused of criminal activities in either country. Nepal rejected the proposal and argued that only those likely to get at a two-year sentence should be extradited.
Joint secretary at the Foreign Ministry, Madan Kumar Bhattarai, headed the Nepali delegation while B A Roy of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs led the team from Delhi. Last week, talks on direct overland transport and a railways agreement between the two neighbours also remained inconclusive.