Kathmandu, May 5: The government has reaffirmed that the land along the route to Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulek Pass belongs to Nepal.
Speaking to journalists following a Cabinet meeting, government spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel reiterated Nepal’s firm stance on its territorial claim.
His remarks come shortly after India announced the reopening of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route through Lipulek Pass, scheduled to operate from June to August 2026.
Earlier, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had sent a diplomatic note to both India and China, urging them to refrain from undertaking activities in the disputed area. In response, India stated that the Mansarovar route is a longstanding arrangement.
“Despite the ongoing border dispute, the Government of Nepal remains firm that the land in question is part of Nepal,” Pokharel said.
He added that future developments would depend on mutual cooperation. “The Government of Nepal is committed to its stance. The Ministry has issued its diplomatic note, and India has also responded, indicating that a solution should be sought through open cooperation,” he noted. #Nepal
