Nepal welcomes ‘2+1’ dialogue mechanism

Nepal welcomes ‘2+1’ dialogue mechanism

News.

1. Nepali officials are considering China’s proposal for a “two-plus-one” mechanism.

Important facts:

2. It would be beneficial for India also as through this mechanism, Beijing and New Delhi can jointly hold a dialogue with a third country in South Asia.

3. China-Nepal relations:

• The Chinese side emphasized that its relations with the Nepal will be conducted according to the five principle of peaceful coexistence, which sets a model of harmonious coexistence between countries of different sizes and social systems.
• Nepal wants to bridge the relation with China but without compromising with India because the Nepal saw the rise of its two neighbours (China and India) as a “big opportunity” for the development of Nepal.
• Nepal is looking for partnership with China and India  in the Himalayan nation to develop connectivity in the Himalayan nation.