Foreign Minister Clarifies PM's Border Remarks, Details India Visit
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal clarified Prime Minister Balen Shah's remarks on Nepal-India border issues and detailed his recent official visit to India, highlighting bilateral talks and cooperation.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal clarified the Prime Minister's remarks regarding Nepal-India border issues.
- He detailed his recent three-day official visit to India and meetings with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
- Discussions included trade, economic cooperation, connectivity, energy, water resource management, border management, and cultural projects.
- The border issue involves technical studies on cross-border occupation and encroachments, with Nepal committed to resolving disputes bilaterally without third-party mediation.
