India-China push to resume Lipulekh trade reignites Nepal’s concerns
Summary
India and China plan to resume border trade via Lipulekh Pass, reigniting Nepal's territorial concerns. The new Rastriya Swatantra Party government faces pressure to address the dispute.
Key Points
- India and China are set to resume border trade through Lipulekh Pass after a six-year hiatus.
- Nepal consistently claims Lipulekh Pass as its territory and has protested bilateral India-China arrangements.
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), set to form Nepal's new government, is expected to address the territorial dispute.
- Experts urge immediate diplomatic action by Nepal to prevent further complications over Lipulekh trade.
- India maintains that trade via Lipulekh Pass has been ongoing for decades and rejects Nepal's territorial claims.
