PM Oli raised Lipulekh issue during meeting with Xi
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raised Nepal's claim over Lipulekh during a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, expressing hopes for Chinese cooperation on the border issue. Oli is attending the SCO Summit and other official events in China.
Key Points
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raised the Lipulekh border issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting.
- Oli asserted that territory east of the Mahakali River belongs to Nepal as per the Sugauli Treaty of 1816.
- The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and agreed to enhance cooperation.
- Oli is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and will meet other world leaders including Vladimir Putin.
