Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal affirmed that Nepal seeks resolution of its border dispute with India through existing bilateral mechanisms, emphasizing diplomacy, mutual respect, and historical ties, while ruling out third-party mediation amid recent tensions over Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani
India has firmly rejected involvement of third parties in resolving its boundary dispute with Nepal after Nepalese PM Balendra Shah suggested external mediation. The MEA reiterated that bilateral mechanisms exist, noting that 98% of the border has already been demarcated
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said both Nepal and India have encroached on each other's territories and called for a diplomatic resolution of border disputes. His remarks sparked criticism from opposition leaders and former diplomats in Nepal
