Nepal PM Denies Seeking Britain's Mediation on India Border Dispute

Nepal PM denies seeking Britain's mediation on India border dispute

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said Kathmandu had not sought Britain's mediation in the border issue with India. The clarification aims to calm a political row and reaffirm bilateral talks as the only route.

Nepal not seeking British mediation on border issue with India: PM Balen Shah

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah on Sunday clarified his previous statement regarding the possible involvement of the United Kingdom in resolving the Nepal-India border dispute, stating that Nepal is not seeking British mediation.  During his first-ever appearance to answer lawmakers’ questions in the House of Representatives, the lower House of Parliament, on May 31, Prime Minister Shah said that Nepal had engaged not only with Indi…