Guwahati, Oct 04: China is hosting third Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in Nyingchi, Tibet which is just 160 km from India’s Arunachal Pradesh.
This comes just after China denied visas to Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh for the Asian Games.
The Trans-Himalaya Forum was founded in 2018 with the objective of bolstering practical collaboration between the countries in the region across multiple facets, encompassing geographical connectivity, environmental preservation, ecological conservation, and the fortification of cultural bonds.
The most recent in-person gathering of the forum took place in 2019. The theme for this year’s forum centres on ‘Ecological Civilization and Environmental Protection.’
Last month, India lodged a formal protest against China’s “deliberate and selective obstruction of sportspersons” following Beijing’s denial of visas and accreditation to athletes from Arunachal Pradesh.
In response to China’s actions, Union sports minister Anurag Thakur cancelled his attendance at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games.
China claims Arunachal Pradesh, which it refers to as South Tibet, as its territory. In August, China released a new “standard” map that included both Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region in eastern Ladakh, drawing international criticism. In 2021, China renamed 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh as part of its efforts to reaffirm its territorial claims, a move that India has firmly rejected.
According to exports, China wanted to show its dominance in Tibet, which is just a few kilometres away from India. This time they are organising the third Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in Nyingchi to show the world how they are taking steps towards climate change and other catastrophes.
Pakistan’s acting foreign minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, will also attend the event.
The Pakistani Foreign Minister is scheduled to deliver a speech at the opening ceremony of the Forum. Additionally, he will hold meetings with several regional dignitaries, including the deputy prime minister of Mongolia, the foreign minister of China, and the interim foreign minister of Afghanistan, as outlined in the statement from the Pakistan foreign ministry.
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