There is no apparent dearth of documentation on the relations between India and her neighbours, like Nepal and China, but the wealth of critical writings on the theme cannot be said to be matchingly abundant in recent years. This book seeks to look at the problem in the context of the treaty relations between India and Nepal on the one hand and India and China on the other as well as those between Nepal and China. In shaping Nepal's ties with India, the relations between Kathmandu and Beijing have always played a key role, almost to the point of determining the nature of ties. While exploring the relationship with both, the book is an effort at probing this unique triangle.
Nepal is the focus of the book, although the much larger format of India-China relations is also dealt with, both as an independent subject and in its linkage with the triangular theme. The relevant treaties and agreements are reproduced in the appendices along with the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Charter, although the book does not deal with SAARC at all.
Notwithstanding India's desire and effort to befriend the neighbours there have been serious difficulties. Obstructions and impediments have been encountered and, at best, it has been a mixed experience. Nepal and, to an extent, China also have been typical examples of this process. Mistakes have been committed in forging this relationship both by the Indian political leaders as well as by the diplomats which have been examined as objectively as possible. No sympathy is, how-ever, to be shown to the elements who often attack their own country to prove their objectivity and gain the sympathy of others. If 'my country, right or wrong' is not right, 'another country, right or wrong' is really reprehensible.
It is a pleasant duty to express my thanks to the librarian and staff of the Research and Reference Division library in Delhi's Shastri Bhavan for making a number of books, including reference works, available to me for this study. I had full access to their excellent facilities for studies of current affairs. The library of the Historical Division of the Ministry of External Affairs was also helpful. While affording me this facility, the Ministry avoided giving any other help and did not even respond to my request for detailed information. I am grateful to friends in Kathmandu and Delhi for their help by way of books, articles and notes on the subject.
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