‘China proposed 2+1 format for India talks’

‘China proposed 2+1 format for India talks’

News:

1. Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Oli’s visit to Beijing.

Important facts:

2. During Mr Oli’s visit, China made its intent clear to engage deeply with Nepal.

3. China wants to develop special ties with the Himalayan neighbor.

4. China-Nepal ties would be docked with India’s shared interest as well.

China’s 2+1 format:

5. China proposed 2+1 format for India talks.

6. This is different from a trilateral mechanism.

7. Under the Chinese proposal, China and India can jointly conduct a dialogue with a third regional country.

8. China wants that this 2+1 format to be flexible and apply in other country in South Asia.

9. This initiative is not Nepal-Specific.

10. China made it clear that they were not interested in pursuing a zero-sum approach with Nepal.

11. The Chinese made direct reference to the April Wuhan informal Summit, which has began to have a cascading impact on the region.

12. While the analyst says that China is keen to build bridges with India after frictions with the U.S. under Trump administration.

13. For achieving China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s full potential, it is important to enhance regional connectivity with India, including a trans-Himalayan corridor through Nepal.