Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal extended hand of friendship but also warned on Kalapani-Lipulekh
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, who is on a three-day official visit to India, has given a very important statement in New Delhi on Sunday. He clearly said that Nepal wants to resolve its border dispute with India only through diplomatic talks. Khanal stressed that if both the countries sit at the discussion table with open hearts, there is no challenge that cannot be solved.
Nepal’s top diplomat also made it clear that the new government in Kathmandu does not view India from a narrow or ultra-sensitive perspective. Instead, their aim is to pursue a partnership that is beneficial to the progress and prosperity of both countries.
Concern expressed over Kalapani and Lipulekh
Responding to a question from journalists, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said, “The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra passes through many different border routes, and many people travel through Nepal. Our concern is about the renewal of the agreement between India and China regarding Kalapani and Lipulekh area. We have been saying for a long time that this land is ours and without the consent of Nepal, the two countries cannot make any such agreement between themselves. We have told both the countries. We have made this point clear by sending a diplomatic letter to
#WATCH | Delhi: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says, “Kailash Mansarovar Yatra happens through very different border points. Many travel through Nepal. Our concerns are with the renewal of the agreement between India and China through the Kalapani and Lipulekh area, where… pic.twitter.com/4OgWcpRGnW
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Talk after meeting S Jaishankar
Nepal’s Foreign Minister reached India on Friday. On Saturday, he had very positive talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on many important issues. The next day on Sunday he spoke to the media.
His visit should take place at such a time Recently, due to the statements made by Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah regarding the border dispute, there was some political excitement between the two countries. Amidst this environment, this visit and statement of Shishir Khanal is being considered to give a new and positive direction to the relations between the two countries.
Khanal convinced of India’s progress
“We are looking at India with a very clear eye and a transparent agenda, and our only agenda is the economic development of Nepal. Instead of making hyper-nationalist rhetoric on any issue, we are adopting a peaceful and data-based path,” Khanal said.
Along with this, the Foreign Minister of Nepal praised India’s global progress and economic development. He said that today’s India has emerged as a hi-tech and economic superpower on the world stage. Nepal wants to keep pace with India’s development journey and modern technology. He expressed hope that an emerging India and a forward-looking Nepal will together make the future of both the countries better.
