Editorial | Guilt by silence
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli objected to the India-China trade route agreement but faced controversy over purported Nepal support for China's Global Security Initiative, which Nepal denies. The government's silence risks diplomatic misunderstandings.
Key Points
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli opposed the India-China agreement to reopen a trade route through Lipulekh pass.
- China's Foreign Ministry claimed Nepal supports the Global Security Initiative, which Nepal denies.
- Nepal has historically rejected participation in strategic military alliances, underscoring its non-aligned foreign policy.
- Nepal's government has yet to formally refute China's claim, risking diplomatic fallout with international partners.
