Prime Minister Oli departs for China to attend SCO Summit

Summary

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has departed for China to participate in the 25th SCO Summit and meet various world leaders including China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The summit takes place from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin, China.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left for China to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin.
  • He is scheduled for bilateral meetings with leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and others.
  • The meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not mentioned, despite public curiosity following the India-China Lipulekh trade route agreement.
  • The Nepalese delegation will also participate in the 80th anniversary event commemorating China's victory over Japan on September 3.
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