Nepal objects to India-China decision to restart border trade through contested Lipulekh Pass
Nepal has voiced strong objections to the recent decision by India and China to resume border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand. Nepal considers this move "unexpected and unacceptable" because the Lipulekh Pass is situated within the contested Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura region, which Nepal claims as its own territory. Despite the strong disapproval from a leading member of Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's party, Kathmandu has indicated that this development will not be allowed to disrupt ongoing dialogue with India. The decision was made during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Delhi.
Key Points
- India and China agreed to restart border trade through the Lipulekh Pass.
- Nepal strongly objects to this decision, as Lipulekh Pass is part of a territory it claims (Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura region).
- Despite the objection, Nepal intends to continue dialogue with India.
- The agreement was made during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to India.
Exam Facts
- The border trade is to be restarted through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand.
- Nepal claims the Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura region.
- The decision was made during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Delhi on August 18 and 19.
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