Chinese envoy's derogatory remarks on India prompt diplomatic heat between Nepal & China

International Relations and Tourism Committee under House of Representatives of Nepal has called upon Foreign Minister NP Saud for discussions following a derogatory comment me by Chinese envoy to Nepal.

committee has summoned foreign minister for Thursday, though re are indications that foreign minister may choose to skip meeting, reported ANI. Chairman of International Relations Committee, Rajkishore Yav, confirmed to ANI that tomorrow's meeting will encompass discussions on code of conduct for foreign diplomats in Nepal.

"We have requested secretariat to call foreign minister," Chairman Yav confirmed during a phone call with ANI. "re are multiple issues to dress, including code of conduct for diplomats."

Controversial comments by Chinese ambassor

controversy ignited when Chinese Ambassor to Nepal, Chen Song, me derogatory comments against India during a public forum. In an event earlier this week, Song vised Nepal to exercise caution in its dealings with India, especially in matters of tre and or aspects. Chinese ambassor attempted to boost China's influence while portraying India negatively.

"Unfortunately, you have a neighbor like India, because India is a huge market, huge potential you can tap into. But at same time, India's policy towards Nepal and or neighbors are not so friendly and not so beneficial to Nepal," Song remarked at a program chaired by House Speaker Devraj Ghimire.

Chinese ambassor me se remarks while discussing Kalyan Rokka's presentation, where Rokka claimed that Nepal continued to incur losses in tre with India.

"Last fiscal year, you (Nepal) exported 10 billion rupees worth of electricity to India. How much do you import from India? My Nepalese friends, you imported 19 billion Nepalese rupees worth of electricity from India. You h a deficit in electricity tre, one of products you are proud of, and you think that will bring you economic independence," Chinese envoy stated.

"I will have more field trips to learn about reality of Nepal and find more potential cooperation between China and Nepal. Best of all, I think Nepalese people also have right to enjoy a more rich life, a more modern life, a more prosperous life," he ded.

Breach of diplomatic etiquette

This incident marks first time that a Chinese ambassor to Nepal has openly commented on diplomatic relations with anor nation, and it is being viewed as a breach of diplomatic etiquette.

Chinese Ambassor's statement comes in wake of issuance of "standard map of China," which led to cancellation of visit of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balen Shah to China.

Mayor Balen, whose visit was intended to promote tourism and cultural exchange, announced on social media that he would not proceed with his planned 5-day trip to China, citing concerns that new standard map released by China did not respect Nepal's territorial integrity and that Nepal was not consulted prior to its release.

situation has led to escalating tensions between Nepal and China, raising questions about future of diplomatic relations between two nations.