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 sparked controversy in Parliament by claiming that Nepal has also encroached upon Indian territories, while discussing the long-standing border dispute over Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani.
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
