PM Shah vows to resolve border issues through diplomatic channels

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has reminded the government's commitment to resolving border issues with India through diplomatic channels.

In response to lawmakers' queries in the House of Representatives meeting today, PM Shah said that the government would sort out problems through dialogues. "Efforts are being made to resolve issues with the involvement of experts and historians in relation to Nepal-India border," he said, adding that Nepal could also talk to the British government on it. 

According to the PM, the government has already sent a diplomatic note officially to India regarding the use of Nepali territory- Lipulek, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani.

In response to the note, both governments have agreed to settle issues through the talks involving historians, surveyors and persons with knowledge of respective lands. "On it, we've not only talked to India and China but also to the British government," he shared.     

"The problem of borders kept lingering since the time British India left India, so we believe even the UK government should pay heed to it. All these things require resolution via diplomatic efforts," the PM reminded. 

Earlier, CPN UML lawmaker Padma Aryal had raised questions over a trade route opened by India and China via Nepali territory. She sought the response from the PM.

Similarly, in response to NC lawmaker Arjun Narsing KC, PM Shah said the government would study and implement all sorts of investigation reports including that of the National Human Rights Commission. 

All reports submitted so far to the government over various movements/incidents would be studied and take action accordingly, he added. 

The PM further said the government would accept most of the suggestions from the lawmakers.