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Oli’s China visit to focus on connectivity
News:
- Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli is on a visit to China.
Important Facts:
- Nepal has been seeking improved connectivity with China via Tibet after India was accused of blockading essential supplies across the India-Nepal border in 2015.
- The prime minister of Nepal visit to China will focus upon:
- The development of Trans-Himalayan transport corridor.
- The Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Transport Network.
- Study for a cross-border railway linking the countries.
- Development of Tibet-Nepal transit.
- Advancing cross-border connectivity including a railway, road, transmission lines and other related areas to Kathmandu.
Note: The connectivity could be extended to India in the future.
- The balancing act between India and Nepal:
- According to Nepal, it follows the principal of Panchsheel for its foreign policy engagement between India and China.
- Nepal is trying to establish a “balance” between Nepal’s ties with India and China.
- Nepal PM has first visited India after becoming Prime Minister for the second time.
- On One Belt and Road Initiative:
- Nepal had recently proposed infrastructure projects covering roads, railway, energy, transmission lines with China under the Beijing-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
- According to Nepal, China and Nepal had agreed to a “long-term vision “of a multi-dimensional trans-Himalaya connectivity network under the BRI.
- These projects would cover seaports, railways, highways, aviation, power, and communication sectors.
- The BRI will provide conditions for an economic corridor connecting China, Nepal and India.
