Q. 970 Impact of contract from Nepal to China

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether China has bagged huge contract in Nepal for development works in Lumbini;

(b) the details of this contract in terms of cost, work assignment and time-frame work for completing the project;

(c) the likely ramifications for India of such a contract bagged by China;

(d) Government’s perception about such Chinese presence too close to India; and

(e) whether such a move is a risk factor for our security?

ANSWER: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (e) Government has seen media reports to this effect. Government is aware of China’s enhanced economic and technological capabilities in execution of infrastructure projects in developing countries such as Nepal. Government closely follows all developments having a bearing on India’s national interest and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

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