India has reiterated that all outstanding border-related matters with Nepal will be addressed exclusively through established bilateral mechanisms, emphasizing that the issue remains a matter between the two neighboring countries.
Speaking at a regular media briefing in New Delhi, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that around 98 percent of the Nepal-India border demarcation work has already been completed. He noted that a small number of unresolved segments remain, largely due to changes in the course of the Gandak River, which have complicated boundary identification in certain areas.
Jaiswal also stated that authorities from both countries are jointly mapping locations where incidents of cross-border occupation and encroachment on the no-man’s land zone have been reported, including areas where demarcation had previously been finalized.
Responding to questions regarding recent remarks from Nepal’s Prime Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on border matters, the spokesperson stressed that Nepal-India boundary issues are strictly bilateral in nature. He said there is no role for any third party in such matters and that this position should be clearly understood by all concerned.
According to Jaiswal, effective bilateral mechanisms are already in place to handle both the technical and diplomatic aspects of border management and dispute resolution.
Highlighting broader ties between the two countries, he said Nepal and India share long-standing connections not only at the governmental level but also among political parties and people on both sides of the border. He added that recent high-level visits and interactions have further strengthened communication and cooperation between the two nations.
With bilateral channels continuing to remain active, both countries are expected to pursue the remaining border-related issues through existing diplomatic and technical frameworks.
