PM Oli Affirms Diplomatic Efforts to Resolve Nepal-India Border Issues
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has affirmed that there is an understanding with India to resolve border disputes, including territories such as Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, through diplomatic mechanisms.
Addressing a question from lawmaker Deepak Singh of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Monday, Prime Minister Oli highlighted the ongoing efforts for the construction and restoration of border posts along the Nepal-India border.
“The Federal Parliament, the Government of Nepal, and all Nepalis have been clear and firm regarding the international border of Nepal. Through the second amendment to the Constitution of Nepal on June 17, 2020, new maps have been included in Schedule-3 of the Constitution, and there is an unprecedented national consensus on border issues. According to the Sugauli Treaty of 1816, the Government of Nepal is firm and clear that all the territories east of the Kali (Mahakali) river, including Limpiyadhura, Kalapani, and Lipulekh, belong to Nepal,” stated Prime Minister Oli.
He further elaborated that during high-level meetings between the prime ministers of Nepal and India, an agreement was reached to address the border issues through established diplomatic channels.
"In the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission held at the foreign minister level on January 4, 2024, the border issue was also discussed, and there was a commitment to complete the work on the remaining sections of the Nepal-India border as soon as possible," he said. “Construction, restoration, and repair of border pillars, along with technical work such as preparation of no-man’s land and cross-holding, are being carried out continuously. Efforts are being made to resume meetings in bilateral harmony.”
Prime Minister Oli emphasized that the Government of Nepal is dedicated to resolving border disputes through negotiations and diplomacy with the Government of India, based on the Sugauli Treaty, various maps, historical facts, and evidence.
Additionally, Prime Minister Oli noted that an Armed Police Force (APF) unit has been deployed in Chhangru of Darchula district, and six border outposts - five along the borders with India and one along the borders with China - have been added in Darchula district in recent times.
