Lipulekh Dispute: Only National Unity and Diplomacy Can Deliver
Summary
Nepal protests India and China’s agreement to reopen Lipulekh trade route passing through its territory, urging diplomatic resolution to defend sovereignty.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani as integral parts of Nepal based on its constitution and historical treaties.
- India and China agreed to reopen border trade via Lipulekh, a pass within disputed territory claimed by Nepal.
- Nepal’s diplomatic protests follow previous instances where India and China disregarded Nepali sovereignty in border areas.
- Political parties in Nepal seek a unified stance to resolve the dispute through diplomacy, emphasizing the need for a national consensus.
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is urged to address the dispute during upcoming visits and international summits to safeguard Nepal’s sovereignty.
