PM Oli raises Lipulekh issue in bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raised objections to the Lipulekh trade route issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping, reaffirming Nepal's territorial claims under the 1816 Sugauli Treaty.
Key Points
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raised the Lipulekh territorial issue in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Oli objected to any agreement between China and India to convert Lipulekh, claimed by Nepal, into a trade route.
- Oli cited the 1816 Sugauli Treaty asserting territory east of the Mahakali River as sovereign Nepali land.
- Both Nepal and China agreed to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation through their mechanisms.
