The government of Nepal said that it is firm and clear on its political and administrative map unanimously approved by the Parliament of Nepal in 2020.

Issuing a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Nepal stands firm and clear on its political and administrative map unanimously approved by the Parliament of Nepal in 2020".

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the clarification in response to the media queries regarding the “2023 edition of the standard map of China” released on 28 August 2023.

“The Government of Nepal unequivocally believes that this map must be respected by our neighbors as well as the international community,” the statement reads.

Nepal remains committed to resolve the boundary matters through dialogues and diplomacy.