Nepal Issues Statement on Lipulekh Territory After India's Kailash Mansarovar Announcement
Summary
Nepal's government has publicly asserted that the Lipulekh region is an integral part of Nepal following India's announcement to facilitate the Kailash Mansarovar yatra via this territory, emphasizing Nepal's territorial claims under the Sugauli Treaty of 1816.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially stated that Lipulekh region belongs to Nepal as per the Sugauli Treaty of 1816.
- Nepal informed India and China about its stance against using Nepali territory for Kailash Mansarovar yatra without Nepal's consent.
- India announced the Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh and Nathula passes for 2026, excluding Nepal from coordination.
- Former diplomats and experts criticized Nepal's current government's silence, urging stronger diplomatic engagement on border issues.
