Latest in the Lipulekh dispute explained in six points
Summary
The Lipulekh border dispute has escalated after India and China agreed to reopen trade routes including Lipulekh without Nepal's consultation, prompting Nepal to reaffirm its territorial claims.
Key Points
- India and China agreed to reopen three traditional border trade routes, including Lipulekh, without consulting Nepal.
- Nepal asserts Lipulekh Pass (known locally as Pulang-Gunji) is part of its territory, alongside Limpiyadhura and Kalapani.
- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed these areas are integral parts of Nepal as per its constitution.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs dismisses Nepal's territorial claims as unjustified and historically baseless.
