Foreign minister says it’s unclear whether Nepal has signed copy of Sugauli Treaty
Summary
Nepal says it cannot locate the original Sugauli Treaty, even as border tensions with India rise after the reopening of the Lipulekh trade route. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said the government is reviewing old treaties and agreements based on national interest.
Key Points
- Nepal says it cannot confirm whether it has an official copy of the 1816 Sugauli Treaty that defined its boundary with British India.
- The issue resurfaced amid renewed Nepal-India border tensions after India and China agreed to reopen the Lipulekh trade route.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal will review, amend and renew treaties and agreements according to national interest and mutual consent.
- The government says it has 655 treaties and agreements in total, of which 55 have already been concluded or amended.
