Jhalanath Khanal Objects to Dalai Lama-Related Activity in Kathmandu
Dragon Media News Desk
Former Prime Minister and senior leader of the Nepali Communist Party, Jhalanath Khanal, has strongly objected to the permission reportedly granted for an activity related to the Dalai Lama under the administration led by Balen Shah.
Issuing a press note, Khanal said allowing a program to mark the Dalai Lama’s birthday was a move contrary to Nepal’s established One-China policy. He warned that such activities could unnecessarily affect the long-standing friendly relations between Nepal and China.
Khanal said the event held at Namgyal Lower Secondary School in the Swayambhu area amounted to an act that could disturb the cordial relationship developed between Nepal and China since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
He also described the presence of American, French, European Union and Australian diplomats at the program as serious and objectionable. According to Khanal, preventing Nepali territory from being used against any neighbouring country is a sensitive diplomatic responsibility of the state.
The former prime minister said Nepal has long stood firmly in favour of the One-China policy, adding that any activity appearing to contradict that position could negatively affect Nepal’s foreign policy, relations with neighbours and national interests.
Khanal also alleged that Western powers are active in trying to turn Nepal into a centre for anti-China activities. He said Nepal must not become a ground for power rivalry and that the use of Nepali territory against neighbouring countries is unacceptable.
He said Nepal should develop cordial, constructive and balanced relations with both the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of India. At the same time, he stressed that deepening relations with China is necessary for Nepal’s immediate and long-term interests.
Khanal also warned that pushing the country into a heavy burden of foreign loans and shaping policies according to the strategic interests of external powers would not serve the interests of Nepal and the Nepali people.
He said the Nepali people do not want their motherland to become an arena of conflict, power competition or external interference. Khanal urged the Balen-led administration to take Nepal’s sensitive geopolitical position, relations with neighbours and national interests seriously.
The former prime minister also said that elected governments in Nepal should remember that the people have historically resisted governments when they acted against public interest. According to him, the Nepali people want relations with neighbouring China to be further strengthened and cooperation with China to be deepened.
Khanal emphasized that Nepal must demonstrate its commitment to the One-China policy not only in words but also in practice. According to him, preventing Nepali territory from being used against neighbouring countries is linked to Nepal’s national sovereignty, diplomatic maturity and long-term stability.Jhalanath Khanal Objects to Dalai Lama-Related Activity in Kathmandu
Dragon Media News Desk
Former Prime Minister and senior leader of the Nepali Communist Party, Jhalanath Khanal, has strongly objected to the permission reportedly granted for an activity related to the Dalai Lama under the administration led by Balen Shah.
Issuing a press note, Khanal said allowing a program to mark the Dalai Lama’s birthday was a move contrary to Nepal’s established One-China policy. He warned that such activities could unnecessarily affect the long-standing friendly relations between Nepal and China.
Khanal said the event held at Namgyal Lower Secondary School in the Swayambhu area amounted to an act that could disturb the cordial relationship developed between Nepal and China since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
He also described the presence of American, French, European Union and Australian diplomats at the program as serious and objectionable. According to Khanal, preventing Nepali territory from being used against any neighbouring country is a sensitive diplomatic responsibility of the state.
The former prime minister said Nepal has long stood firmly in favour of the One-China policy, adding that any activity appearing to contradict that position could negatively affect Nepal’s foreign policy, relations with neighbours and national interests.
Khanal also alleged that Western powers are active in trying to turn Nepal into a centre for anti-China activities. He said Nepal must not become a ground for power rivalry and that the use of Nepali territory against neighbouring countries is unacceptable.
He said Nepal should develop cordial, constructive and balanced relations with both the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of India. At the same time, he stressed that deepening relations with China is necessary for Nepal’s immediate and long-term interests.
Khanal also warned that pushing the country into a heavy burden of foreign loans and shaping policies according to the strategic interests of external powers would not serve the interests of Nepal and the Nepali people.
He said the Nepali people do not want their motherland to become an arena of conflict, power competition or external interference. Khanal urged the Balen-led administration to take Nepal’s sensitive geopolitical position, relations with neighbours and national interests seriously.
The former prime minister also said that elected governments in Nepal should remember that the people have historically resisted governments when they acted against public interest. According to him, the Nepali people want relations with neighbouring China to be further strengthened and cooperation with China to be deepened.
Khanal emphasized that Nepal must demonstrate its commitment to the One-China policy not only in words but also in practice. According to him, preventing Nepali territory from being used against neighbouring countries is linked to Nepal’s national sovereignty, diplomatic maturity and long-term stability.
