Lipulekh, SCO observer status top PM’s Tianjin agenda
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to attend the 25th SCO Heads of State Meeting in Tianjin, China, where he will seek SCO observer status for Nepal and address the India-China Lipulekh border issue.
Key Points
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will visit China from August 30 to participate in the 25th SCO Heads of State Meeting in Tianjin.
- Nepal aims to elevate its status from SCO dialogue partner to observer at the summit.
- Oli will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, potentially in a trilateral meeting.
- The Lipulekh pass border dispute between Nepal, India, and China will be a key topic in the discussions.
