In meeting with Xi, Oli objects to Lipulekh deal between India, China
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raised objections to the India-China understanding on the Lipulekh pass during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the SCO Summit, asserting Nepal's sovereignty over the territory and seeking China's support.
Key Points
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli objected to the India-China agreement on Lipulekh pass, asserting it as Nepali territory.
- Oli urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to recognize Lipulekh as part of Nepal and support Nepal's claim.
- Chinese President Xi expressed no objection to Nepal’s claim but urged the issue be resolved bilaterally with India.
- Oli also sought accelerated implementation of Nepal-China projects under the Belt and Road Initiative and support for Nepal's role in the SCO.
