Nepal's Foreign Ministry Clarifies PM's Comments on Border Dispute

Nepal's Foreign Ministry clarified remarks by PM Balendra Shah about Nepal encroaching on Indian territory, attributing them to cross-border issues and historical disputes. Kathmandu continues to seek diplomatic resolutions with New Delhi over boundary conflicts, particularly concerning Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani regions.

Nepal's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday clarifying Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks regarding border disputes with India. The ministry explained that Shah's comments were centered on unresolved no-man's land and cross-border occupations.

The statement followed Shah's discussion in Parliament, where he referred to historical issues over lands like Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani, claimed by both nations. The remarks evoked significant attention and queries, prompting the ministry to reaffirm Nepal's commitment to resolving the matter diplomatically, through dialogue and cooperation involving historians and experts. The Nepali office further addressed ongoing technical measures and repairs of boundary infrastructure in the disputed areas.