PM Oli's fruitful visit to China: Need of its emulation in Bodhgaya
Summary
Prime Minister KP Oli's visit to China and his meetings with key leaders highlight Nepal's efforts to resolve the Kalapani border dispute with India and China. The Bodhgaya meeting between Nepal and India is seen as an opportunity for peace and dialogue.
Key Points
- Nepal, as a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), has requested full membership during the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.
- Prime Minister KP Oli held meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss Nepal's concerns over the Kalapani border issue.
- Oli expressed Nepal's displeasure about unilateral trade decisions involving Nepali territory to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who agreed with Nepal's stance and suggested India-Nepal dialogue.
- The article draws a parallel to Buddha's peace-making efforts in Bodhgaya, urging Oli and Modi to resolve their border disputes peacefully.
- Several solutions have been proposed for the border dispute, including leasing land or territorial exchange, but dialogue between India and Nepal remains absent.
