I would put Canada in equal to Nepal.
When you have a powerful nation supporting you, you automatically grow big balls. That's canadian puppet story(with father USA standing behind it). Otherwise, it doesn't even have a proper army or airforce.
I think India should support Nepal and ask it to demand a seat in IMF. If India pushes(behind scenes) for it, Nepal will get it.
This is how all those small countries got into NSG. Most countries on that table has no Army or military power.
Noone is invited UNSC in voluntary manner, never was. India is doing right thing by demanding its rightful position. If you want access to Indian market, open UNSC, otherwise go f*ck off. That's how it works.
Releasing the list of powerful nations is I think was first step. For checking what might be 2nd step, I would say, study the list carefully. Releasing the list, is an open indication that India is ready to play balls at the table.
And, I think China began this practice decade ago. Its nice to see timing of this list release is coinciding with BRICS meeting.
Krishna reiterates India’s commitment to Nepal’s development
External affairs minister SM Krishna on Wednesday reiterated India’s cooperation and contribution to Nepal’s development. Addressing media persons on his arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Krishna also expressed the southern neighbour’s commitment for a democratic, stable, peaceful and pros
perous Nepal.
“It has been India’s endeavour to strengthen economic cooperation with Nepal and to contribute to Nepal’s development,” said Krishna.
“Relations with Nepal are and will continue to be a matter of highest priority for India.”
The commitment comes at a time when ruling Maoists in Nepal have stepped up anti-India antics including targeting Indian JV companies, showing black flags to the Indian envoy and defacing of the tricolour.
Krishna who is on a three-day visit is leading a seven-member delegation that includes foreign secretary Nirupama Rao.
Soon after landing in Kathmandu, he had separate discussions with Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Finance Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari.
The two sides later engaged in an hour long bilateral discussion that encompassed the entire gamut of issues. Nepal Foreign Secretary Madan Kumar Bhattarai termed the deliberations as fruitful.
Later in the day, Krishna had meetings with President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal.
This is the first high-level visit by an Indian dignitary since Khanal assumed office in February this year. Krishna is expected to invite the Nepal PM to visit India next month.
During his stay the External Affairs Minister will hold meetings with leaders of Nepali Congress, Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist).
He will also visit Birgunj on the India-Nepal border to lay the foundation stone of the Integrated Check Post and Terai Roads Project before flying back to New Delhi on Friday.
Krishna reiterates India