PM Oli tells China: Lipulek belongs to Nepal, no backing for GSI

Summary

PM KP Sharma Oli stated Nepal's objection to the China-India agreement making Lipulekh a trade route and denied support for China's Global Security Initiative during his China visit.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli registered Nepal's objection with China over the Lipulekh trade route agreement between China and India.
  • Oli clarified that Lipulekh is sovereign Nepali territory and expressed disapproval to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • He also communicated Nepal's position to India regarding the matter.
  • PM Oli stated that Nepal has not supported China's Global Security Initiative (GSI).
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