New Delhi has condemned Nepal's remarks on the resumption of trade between India and China through the Lipulekh pass, saying that such claims are unjustified and not based on historical facts and evidence.Slamming these remarks, India responded, saying, "As regards territorial claims, our position remains that such claims are neither justified nor based on historical facts and evidence. Any unilateral artificial enlargement of territorial claims is untenable".The Ministry of External Affairs specified that "our position in this regard has been consistent and clear. Border trade between India and China through Lipulekh Pass commenced in 1954 and has been going on for decades, until it was disrupted in recent years "due to Covid and other developments".
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Kathmandu had earlier issued a statement asserting that the southern side of the Lipulekh Pass, known as the Kalapani region, belongs to Nepal. It also said that the government has been urging New Delhi to refrain from carrying out any activities, including trade, in the area. t said that in the spirit of close and friendly relations between Nepal and India, "the Government of Nepal has been committed to resolving the border issue between the two countries through diplomatic means on the basis of historical treaties and agreements, facts, maps and evidence".
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