Nepal is a country with a lot of Chinese investment: Narwane

Kathmandu. 

Indian Army Chief MM Narwane has commented that Nepal is a country with a lot of Chinese investment.

Addressing a seminar on 'Security Challenges Developing in the Northeast and the Way Forward', the Indian Army Chief said that China's growing presence in India's neighboring countries including Nepal and China's unilateral attempt to change the status quo in the disputed border area with India has created an atmosphere of conflict and mistrust." he said

"Nepal is our traditional long-term partner, with huge Chinese investment in recent times and Nepal is currently going through political instability," he said. "Bhutan has been cautious in its approach. Our relationship with Bangladesh has gone up a bit. '

He also said that the dimensions seen in India's neighboring countries will directly affect the security environment in the north-western region of India. He claims that China has become aggressive in the Indo-Pacific and has become more intolerant towards weak countries.

He also said that China was increasing its regional dependence through the Belt and Road Initiative. The Indian military chief noted that growing tensions between the United States and China have contributed to regional imbalances and instability.