Kathmandu: The government has urged India to stop construction and expansion of unilateral roads in Nepali territory.
The government’s silence on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on road expansion in the Lipulek area was questioned. Announcing the government’s opinion on Sunday, Minister for Communications Gyanendra Bahadur Karki said that Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani east of the Mahakali River are integral parts of Nepal.
He also said that they have been urging India to stop construction and expansion of any kind of unilateral road through Nepali territory.
He also said that the government is committed to resolving the border issue between the two countries through diplomatic means based on historical facts and evidence.