Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through disputed Lipulekh
Summary
Nepal protests India-China agreement to reopen border trade through Lipulekh, a disputed territory claimed by Nepal, highlighting Kathmandu's sidelining in regional geopolitics.
Key Points
- India and China agreed to reopen border trade through Lipulekh, a Himalayan pass claimed by Nepal.
- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani are integral parts of Nepal as per its constitution and map.
- India rejected Nepal's claims, maintaining the resumption of trade is a bilateral matter between India and China.
- Nepal has revised its national map in 2020 to include the disputed territories, asserting sovereignty despite India's dismissal of the move.
