Nepaljfreeze

Primary Document 1: http://www.mofa.gov.np/uploads/news/20060313113229.pdf

Why: The countries of Nepal and the United State of America have an agreement to not surrender a person of the opposite country to a different country without the permission to the person's country of origin. This agreement will remain intact until a year after one of the party countries indicates that they wish to terminate the agreement.

Primary Document 2: http://www.mofa.gov.np/uploads/news/20060313114057.pdf

Why: The region of Tibet and Nepal made an agreement dealing with the proper traveling restriction between the two areas. Crossing may be made for pilgrimages, and for those living in border districts who wish to travel no further than the other countries border districts for trade with exit-entry passes. Those wishing to travel further into the country may do so using a valid passport issued from their country of habitation. Officials may travel to and from the region once correct paperwork has been filed.



Nepal Training Program

Why: Nepal planned to send a team of diplomats to New Delhi for training, but the plan has been revoked. Nepal originally planned to send the team to India for training due to lack of manpower. Many diplomats and people in the Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs fear that if the team has the training program, that they will be influenced by India. **(For essay: Some Nepal diplomats; however, believe that a short-term training program will not effect the nationalism of the diplomats in training. The Indian Embassy also believes that the program would not be a problem, due to it being a simple goodwill gesture and India taking all of the financial burden of the program.**

Nepal-India Relations

Why: Ties between India and Nepal, the Executive Director of the Institute of Foreign Affairs puts it, is constantly changing, though for the most part, good. India has always influenced Nepal be it socially, economically, or politically. In a large way, the mammoth of a country has caused a strong feeling of Nationalism within the hearts of the citizens of Nepal, which has kept the nation strong and unified. This however has not kept India and Nepal from being friendly neighbors. Many film producers and stars go to Nepal to shoot films, bringing money to Nepal. India has also acted as a big brother to little brother Nepal by helping in the areas of education, health and transportation. **(For essay: Just as small squabbles between a big brother and little brother occur in smaller situations, they occurs in the India-Nepal relationship. Both countries do: however, realize that working together to better both nations is necessary to continue to grow in all areas.)**

Nepal + China = Trust

Why: The Nepalese King's visit to see the top leaders of China went well, reaffirming the relations between the two countries, and assuring China that monarchy in Nepal will benefit both the interests of China and Nepal. The possibility of Nepalese rebels causing trouble for Chinese controlled Tibet is not a problem that is worrying China due to the strict hand the Nepalese king is taking with the rebels. **(For essay: The strict hand and the continuation of friendly relations between Nepal and China have created feeling of trust between the two countries.)**


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