Nepal's formal entry into China's Belt and Road Initiative could reshape its future—but the implications for India and the global community are far-reaching.

A significant agreement was signed in Beijing today paving the way for China to make major inroads in Nepal. Seven years after an initial understanding for Kathmandu to be part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative or BRI, today's agreement lays the framework of how projects will be executed.

The two trade routes, the Silk Road Economic Belt across Asia and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road linking continents like Europe, Africa, and Latin America, aim to enhance global connectivity. Beyond infrastructure,

Nepal and China have formalized a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework agreement during Prime Minister Oli's visit to Beijing. This move, seven ye

Nepal has signed a framework agreement with China on the Belt and Road initiative, after an initial pact was signed seven years ago but no progress made since, paving the way for cooperation on projects,