Q. 1746 Increase in Chinese activities in Nepal

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

(a) whether it is a fact that activities of China in Nepal has increased recently which is a serious threat to the security of India;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it is also a fact that incidents of foreigners coming to India illegally via Nepal has increased now-a-days; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and rapid action being taken by Government in this regard?

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

(a) & (b) Nepal shares borders with only two countries, India to its south and China to its north. The geographic contiguity and economic growth of China have translated, in recent years, into growth of China’s investment and interaction with Nepal. While being alert and mindful of events in Nepal, India’s relations with Nepal cannot be viewed through the prism of Nepal’s relations with any other country. India’s relations with Nepal is close, civilisational and covers a broad canvas. Our unique ties have stood the test of time.

(c) & (d) There are no reports of increase in incidents of foreigners coming to India illegally via Nepal.
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