Nepal objects to India-China agreement on border trade through Lipu Lekh Pass
Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli expressed "strong objection" to the recent India-China agreement to restart border trade through the Lipu Lekh Pass, which Kathmandu considers part of its sovereign territory. During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the SCO summit, Mr. Oli reiterated Nepal's position, citing the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli, which states that the area east of the Mahakali river belongs to Nepal. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai also conveyed Nepal's stance. Nepal had previously objected when India and China initially reached this agreement on August 18 during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit.
Key Points
- Nepal objects to the India-China agreement to resume border trade via Lipu Lekh Pass.
- Nepal claims Lipu Lekh Pass as its sovereign territory based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli.
- Nepalese PM K.P. Sharma Oli conveyed this objection to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- The issue highlights ongoing border disputes and Nepal's assertion of territorial claims.
Exam Facts
- Lipu Lekh Pass.
- 1816 Treaty of Sugauli.
- Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit on August 18.
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