Prime Minister Oli meets Chinese President Xi in Tianjin

Summary

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin to discuss Nepal's objection to the India-China trade route agreement through Lipulekh, reaffirm bilateral ties, and attend the SCO Summit.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin during the SCO Summit.
  • Oli expressed Nepal's objection to the India-China agreement reopening trade through Lipulekh territory.
  • The objection cited the 1816 Sugauli Treaty recognizing territory east of the Mahakali River as Nepal's.
  • Both leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
  • Oli described the meeting as fruitful and appreciated President Xi's invitation to the SCO Plus Summit.
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