India rejects Nepal’s objection to Lipulekh trade agreement with China, calls territorial claims “untenable”

India on Wednesday rejected Nepal’s objections to the resumption of border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass, calling Kathmandu’s territorial claims “untenable” and “not grounded in historical facts.” The statement came after Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced concerns over the reopening of trade through the Himalayan pass, which lies on the India–China border but is also claimed by Nepal.

The development follows the decision by India and China to restart border trade through three designated routes — Lipulekh Pass, Shipki La Pass and Nathu La Pass.

“As regards territorial claims, our position remains that such claims are neither justified nor based on historical facts and evidence. Any unilateral artificial enlargement of territorial claims is untenable. India remains open to constructive interaction with Nepal on resolving agreed outstanding boundary issues through dialogue and diplomacy. “India remains open to constructive interaction with Nepal on resolving agreed outstanding boundary issues through dialogue and diplomacy,” the MEA spokesperson added.

The Nepalese foreign ministry on Wednesday objected to the move to resume border trade through Lipulekh pass saying the territory is an inseparable part of Nepal.

“The Nepal government is clear that Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani, situated East of Mahakali river, are inseparable parts of Nepal. These are also officially incorporated in the Nepalese map, included in the Constitution as well,” the foreign ministry said.

Nepal shares a border of over 1,850 km with five Indian states – Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

 

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Every country these days wants parts of India..... had never expected such things from at least Nepal..... actually for India Nepal royal family was good and Nepal was always like a brother during their rign..... these Maoist is the worst thing to happen for Nepal and India and yes it's an utter failure of our intelligence.....