Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BEIJING3851
2006-03-02 11:23:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
PRC/NEPAL: MFA OFFICIAL DOES NOT DENY THAT PRC IS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 003851
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/02/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV NP CH
SUBJECT: PRC/NEPAL: MFA OFFICIAL DOES NOT DENY THAT PRC IS
PRESSURING NEPAL'S KING TO SEEK RECONCILIATION
REF: A. KATHMANDU 585
B. KATHMANDU 568
C. BEIJING 2778
Classified By: Political External Unit Chief Edgard
Kagan. Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 003851
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/02/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV NP CH
SUBJECT: PRC/NEPAL: MFA OFFICIAL DOES NOT DENY THAT PRC IS
PRESSURING NEPAL'S KING TO SEEK RECONCILIATION
REF: A. KATHMANDU 585
B. KATHMANDU 568
C. BEIJING 2778
Classified By: Political External Unit Chief Edgard
Kagan. Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
1. (C) MFA Director for India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and
Bhutan Huang Xilian did not deny that Beijing is
pressuring King Gyanendra to seek reconciliation with
Nepal's political parties. In a March 2 meeting,
Huang stressed that the PRC is reaching out to all the
"constitutional forces" in Nepal, including the King,
to encourage them to make the compromises necessary to
improve stability and address the Maoist threat.
Poloffs raised speculation that Beijing has distanced
itself from the King in recent weeks and that the
King's recent steps show that he is feeling pressure.
In response to the suggestion that this may be
indicative of PRC efforts, Huang smiled and expressed
gratitude for the positive view of PRC efforts in
Nepal. He quickly added that Beijing will maintain a
friendly policy toward Nepal "no matter what happens."
The recent steps taken by the King are a move in the
right direction, according to Huang, who emphasized
the importance of a peaceful and stable Nepal.
Beijing will continue to remain in contact with the
political parties as well as the King in Nepal.
2. (C) Noting that the PRC is interested in a dialogue
on South Asia, Huang stressed that Nepal should be an
important topic for such discussions. Huang added
that he is ready to exchange views on Nepal anytime
and believes these exchanges help both sides better
understand the issue.
3. (C) The current round of China-Nepal border talks
(March 1-3) are going smoothly and both sides are
satisfied with the progress that is being made,
according to MFA officer Li Jian. Li pointed out that
the MFA's Office of Treaty and Laws is responsible for
conducting the border talks.
Sedney
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/02/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV NP CH
SUBJECT: PRC/NEPAL: MFA OFFICIAL DOES NOT DENY THAT PRC IS
PRESSURING NEPAL'S KING TO SEEK RECONCILIATION
REF: A. KATHMANDU 585
B. KATHMANDU 568
C. BEIJING 2778
Classified By: Political External Unit Chief Edgard
Kagan. Reasons 1.4 (b/d)
1. (C) MFA Director for India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and
Bhutan Huang Xilian did not deny that Beijing is
pressuring King Gyanendra to seek reconciliation with
Nepal's political parties. In a March 2 meeting,
Huang stressed that the PRC is reaching out to all the
"constitutional forces" in Nepal, including the King,
to encourage them to make the compromises necessary to
improve stability and address the Maoist threat.
Poloffs raised speculation that Beijing has distanced
itself from the King in recent weeks and that the
King's recent steps show that he is feeling pressure.
In response to the suggestion that this may be
indicative of PRC efforts, Huang smiled and expressed
gratitude for the positive view of PRC efforts in
Nepal. He quickly added that Beijing will maintain a
friendly policy toward Nepal "no matter what happens."
The recent steps taken by the King are a move in the
right direction, according to Huang, who emphasized
the importance of a peaceful and stable Nepal.
Beijing will continue to remain in contact with the
political parties as well as the King in Nepal.
2. (C) Noting that the PRC is interested in a dialogue
on South Asia, Huang stressed that Nepal should be an
important topic for such discussions. Huang added
that he is ready to exchange views on Nepal anytime
and believes these exchanges help both sides better
understand the issue.
3. (C) The current round of China-Nepal border talks
(March 1-3) are going smoothly and both sides are
satisfied with the progress that is being made,
according to MFA officer Li Jian. Li pointed out that
the MFA's Office of Treaty and Laws is responsible for
conducting the border talks.
Sedney