Lamichhane asks China-bound MPs to keep third countries out of talks
Summary
Rabi Lamichhane has told Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmakers heading to China to keep third countries out of their talks and focus on bilateral issues. The delegation is also being urged to raise investment, stalled projects and Nepal’s national interests during meetings in Beijing.
Key Points
- Rabi Lamichhane instructed the 20-member RSP delegation to focus on Nepal-China ties and avoid bringing up third countries, especially India, in the talks.
- The lawmakers were asked to study China’s development experience, including disaster response, special economic zones, robotics, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence.
- The delegation, led by Bipin Acharya, will visit Chinese provinces, industrial zones and local institutions before returning on November 26.
- Balendra Shah separately told the team to raise the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese investment projects and stalled agreements, while handling the BRI issue carefully.
