India and Nepal have an ancient civilization with mutually complementary cultures, philosophies, and values, all working with an open border and the Peace and Friendship Treaty that was signed in 1950. In 2025, their relationship is weighed down by strategic cooperation in unfavourable political situations across the region, dealing with trade, security infrastructure, and balanced diplomacy. Overview of Historic India-Nepal Relations India and Nepal share a historic relationship based on cultural, religious, and economic ties going back centuries. The Treaty…