PM’s adviser Khatiwada denies Nepal’s support for China’s Global Security Initiative
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's adviser Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada denies Nepal's support for China's Global Security Initiative, emphasizing Nepal's commitment to non-alignment and previous cooperation frameworks.
Key Points
- Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada denies Nepal's agreement to support China's Global Security Initiative during PM Oli's meeting with President Xi Jinping.
- Nepal remains committed to its constitution and a non-aligned foreign policy, avoiding involvement in any country's security strategy.
- The meeting focused on implementing previously signed frameworks such as the Belt and Road Initiative rather than new agreements.
- China has expressed readiness to support Nepal's socio-economic transformation across various sectors including infrastructure, trade, and health.
