Insta
'India's Goodwill Comes With No Strings Attached': CDS General Rawat Takes A Dig At China, Asks Nepal To Learn From Sri Lanka
Swarajya Staff
Dec 17, 2020, 11:33 AM | Updated 11:33 AM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Thursday (17 December) in an indirect attack on China warned neighbouring Nepal to be 'vigilant' of the economic superpower and said that unlike Beijing, India's goodwill does not come with strings attached.
Speaking at an event, General Rawat took a dig at China while advising Nepal to learn from Sri Lanka's experience in dealing with Beijing.
General Rawat said that Nepal is free to act independently in international affairs but must remain cautious while signing agreements with "other countries" in the region.
"India's goodwill comes with no strings attached. Nepal is free to act independently in international affairs but must be vigilant & learn from Sri Lanka & other nations which have also signed agreements with other countries in the region," General Rawat was quoted by ANI as saying.
India's goodwill comes with no strings attached. Nepal is free to act independently in international affairs but must be vigilant & learn from Sri Lanka & other nations which have also signed agreements with other countries in the region: CDS General Bipin Rawat, at an event pic.twitter.com/T2Hc2vps42
— ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2020
It should be noted that Prime Minister K P Sharma oli led Communist government in Nepal is considered China-leaning. Earlier this year, the diplomatic ties between India and Nepal had come to a new low after Oli government included Indian territories of Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh in its official map.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.