The Nepal Weekly 
July 23, 2024
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that Nepal government is firm and clear about the fact that the territories lying in the East of Mahakali river including Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulek belong to Nepal as per the Sugauli Treaty of 1816 A.D.
The federal parliament and Nepal government all are vey much clear and firm regarding the country’s international border,” said Oli while responding to queries in the House of Representatives on Monday.
“Nepal has adopted a new map that has been incorporated through the Second Amendment to the Constitution in 2017 and mentioned in its Annex 3, and there has been unprecedented national consensus regarding our international border,” Oli pointed out.
“Understanding has been reached between the two countries to resolve the border issues through diplomatic mechanisms when the Prime Ministers of Nepal and India met during high level visits,” Prime Minister Oli said speaking at the Parliament.
The issues relating to Nepal- India border came up during 7th Nepal – India Foreign Minister level Joint Commission’s meeting held on Jan. 4, 2024 and commitment was made to complete the remaining works on the remaining sections of the Nepal – India border as soon as possible,” pointed out Oli.
The prime minister said that the construction and restoration of border posts along the Nepal-India border are underway.
“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,” Oli said.
“The Government of Nepal is committed to resolving the border issues through pursuing dialogue and diplomacy with the Government of India based on the Sugauli Treaty, various maps, historical facts and evidence.” PM Oli also informed the Parliament that an Armed Police Force (APF) unit has been deployed in Chhangru of Darchula district and at the same time 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.
