Political parties unite against India-China agreement on Lipulekh trade
Summary
Political parties in Nepal strongly oppose the India-China agreement to conduct border trade through Lipulekh, a territory Nepal claims as its own, urging the government to pursue inclusive diplomatic initiatives to safeguard national sovereignty.
Key Points
- Nepali political parties unitedly condemned the India-China agreement to conduct trade through Lipulekh without Nepal's involvement.
- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed that Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani are integral parts of Nepal based on its constitution and official maps.
- Senior political leaders called the bilateral agreement objectionable, urging the government to engage in diplomatic and political dialogue with both India and China.
- Concerns were raised that the agreement undermines Nepal's sovereignty and territorial integrity, with calls for national unity to address the border dispute.
