The Indian Ministry of External Affairs Ministry’s stance on Nepal’s claim on Lipulekh, said-neither historical nor appropriate
Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson, Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
New Delhi: India has expressed strong objection to Nepal’s absurd claim made about Lipulekh. India clearly dismissed Nepal’s objection to its and China’s decision to resume border trade through Lipulekh Pass. India said that Kathmandu’s claim on the region is not appropriate. India said that Nepal’s claim on lipule is neither appropriate nor historical.
Nepal came amid consent on trade in India-China
Let us know that India and China agreed to resume border trade on Tuesday through Lipulekh Pass and two other business passes. It was only then that Nepal’s Foreign Ministry objected to this move to resume border trade through Lipulekh Pass on Wednesday, saying that the region is an inseparable part of Nepal. Earlier, Nepal created a border dispute in 2020 by issuing a political map. In which Kalapani, Limpiadhura and Lipulekh were shown part of Nepal.
Nepal claims on India’s share
The Kalapani, Limpiadhura and Lipulekh Pass, which Nepal claims, is part of India. India has rejected Nepal’s claim many times before. Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the claims on the region of Nepal, saying, “We have noticed the comments of the Nepal’s Foreign Ministry related to the resumption of border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass.” Jaiswal said, “Our situation in this regard has been well and clear.
India and China have been doing business for many decades through lipule
It is noteworthy that the border trade between India and China began in 1954 through the Lipulekh Pass and continued for decades. ”He said that in recent years the trade was disrupted due to Kovid-19 and other incidents. Now both sides have agreed to resume it. “Regarding regional claims, we believe that such claims are neither appropriate nor based on historical facts and evidence.” Any unilateral artificial expansion of regional claims is unacceptable. “Jaiswal said,” India is ready to negotiate with Nepal to resolve the pending border issues through dialogue and diplomacy. “(AP)
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