China calls for reconciliaion among all forces in Nepal

January 24, 2006
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In what is seen as an important development, Nepal’s northern neighbor, China has urged for reconciliation among all political forces in Nepal.

“China is very concerned about recent political changes in Nepal.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said Tuesday in a brief statement.

“We hope all forces in Nepal can narrow their differences through dialogue and work together for the country’s development and prosperity,” Reuters news agency quoted Quan as saying.

While India, US, UK and other countries termed the royal takeover of last year as setback to democracy in Nepal, China referred to it as an “internal matter” of Nepal and refrained from commenting on political developments thereafter.

China has all along stressing on political stability and economic development in its neighbourhood.

Analysts say China’s latest comments may be an indication of the emerging global power’s concerns about growing political unrest in its neighbourhood.