China has proposed creating an “economic corridor” through Nepal to India, amid moves to tighten bonds with the new government in Kathmandu.
The proposal came during talks in Beijing between Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Gyawali is on his first trip to China.
At a press briefing after their talks, Wang said: “Let me say China and Nepal have agreed on a long-term vision of a multi-dimensional cross-Himalaya connectivity network.”
The two countries have already signed an agreement on China’s huge Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but Wang sought to portray the news as an arrangement that would benefit India and Nepal, as well as China.
“We believe that a well-developed connectivity network can also create conditions for an economic corridor connecting China, Nepal and India … [and] will contribute to development and prosperity for all three countries,” the Chinese foreign minister said.
Late last year, Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli won Nepal’s first elections since 1999. Oli, who recently visited India – its traditional benefactor – is regarded as “pro-Beijing.”
India officially opposes China’s BRI.
Peaceful trade and links is the esponsibility of ALL governments to build a better life for their citizens. What is your problem?
Mr. Umacharan, open your eyes ! we don’t need your unnecessary and unwanted advice! it is none of your business we can decide what to do for our nation! we don’t like Indian influence in our internal matter too! shut up your mouth and respond your millions of million poor bihari and UP people!
Screw u
Knit Wiz I sadly mourn the demise of the ONLY HINDU NATION of the world with end of monarchy and advent of pseudo democracy(aided by Rajiv Gandhi/Chandrasekhar;both Left lovers)paved the way for Nepal to be pushed towards Maoism from Hinduness.
In present scenario Leftist Nepal getting influenced by China is a bad sign for the region.
So the Indian Govt must put the screw on Nepal Govt w/o harming the people.
I hope you reealize that.
We haven’t forgotten economic blockade of India in 2015. So shut your mouth. Nepal is birth place of Buddha and we r proud Hindu, living in exemplary harmony, something you could learn. So dont try your "Divide and Rule" formula.
There is not even a hop, a step, or a jump between an economic corridor and a military corridor. China’s expansionism i a stated objective.
As Nepal is getting pushed on to the laps of the Dragon by a compliant Maoist PM India must be wary and prevent getting surrounded.
We also must screw the Govt hard while avoiding harm to poor innocent Hindu citizens.
Arthur Micol