Nepal welcomes ‘2+1’ dialogue mechanism

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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.
China’s 2+1 format:

  •   China proposed 2+1 format for India talks.
  • This is different from a trilateral mechanism.
  •  Under the Chinese proposal, China and India can jointly conduct a dialogue with a third regional country.
  •  China wants that this 2+1 format to be flexible and apply in other country in South Asia.
  • This initiative is not Nepal-Specific.
  •  China made it clear that they were not interested in pursuing a zero-sum approach with Nepal.
  •  The Chinese made direct reference to the April Wuhan informal Summit, which has began to have a cascading impact on the region.
  • While the analyst says that China is keen to build bridges with India after frictions with the U.S. under Trump administration.
  • 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.
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