Author: Himalaya Post

Kathmandu- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has pointed out the need of resolving border related problems through serious diplomatic efforts and dialogue between Nepal and India. In his address to a seminar  he said; ‘Nepal’s International Border Security and Areas of Coordination among Border Management related Agencies’ held on Sunday. The prime minister argued that the relations with neighbouring nations could be made cordial and emboldened only on the basis of facts, equality, respect and justice rather not on hegemonic measures. “In order to consolidate Nepal-India ties in a cordial manner, we had to print the map and talk to India. Our relations could turn to be cordial by only returning our territory through dialogue. Border disputes are prevailing in Susta and Kanchanpur”, he said. Open and friendly dialogue would be held with India regarding the issue of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani based on facts and evidences, he said, adding, “We must retain our territory. Both the nations should consider fact and truth in maintaining relations. Are both the countries in position to claim other’s territory?” PM Oli went on saying, “There have been some historically-unsolved border problems. The issue of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani has remained unaddressed for the past 58 years. We were forced to get displaced silently when the then ruler did not dare to speak up against the intrusion”. He claimed that a new political...