PM Oli raises Lipulekh objection in meeting with Xi, seeks China’s support for SCO membership
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raised Nepal's objection to the China-India agreement on trade through Lipulekh during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, seeking China's support for Nepal's sovereignty and SCO membership.
Key Points
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli objected to the China-India agreement on trade through Lipulekh, asserting it as Nepalese territory.
- Oli requested China’s support for Nepal’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
- Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed hope that the Lipulekh issue would be resolved through Nepal-India dialogue and reaffirmed support for Nepal's development.
- Nepal urged India to halt construction and trade activities in the disputed Lipulekh area, citing historical treaties and maps supporting Nepal's claim.
