Nepal has not made any agreement on GSI: Foreign Secy Rai

Summary

Nepal's government has clarified that it has not entered into any agreement on the China-proposed Global Security Initiative following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Key Points
  • Nepal has confirmed it has not made any agreement on the Global Security Initiative (GSI).
  • Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai emphasized Nepal's commitment to a non-aligned foreign policy.
  • Discussions on GSI and other bilateral and international issues occurred during PM Oli's meeting with President Xi Jinping in Tianjin.
  • Lawmakers in Nepal's House of Representatives have demanded clarifications regarding China's claims about Nepal's agreement on the GSI.
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