KATHMANDU, April 4: India has reacted after Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its position on the Lipulekh issue to both India and China through diplomatic channels on Sunday evening.
Following Nepal’s statement, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Nepal’s position was not based on historical facts and evidence.
Talk at the top level
He stated that the route via Lipulekh Pass has been used by India for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage since 1954, adding that travelers have been using the route for decades and that it is not a new development.
India has termed Nepal’s unilateral position on the territorial issue as unacceptable. However, it said it remains open to resolving all bilateral matters with Nepal—particularly outstanding border issues—through dialogue and diplomatic channels in a constructive manner.
