Kathmandu – After years of avoiding formal dialogue on the Nepal–India border dispute, India has finally agreed to sit at the negotiation table following Prime Minister Balen Shah’s clear and diplomatic statement.
At a meeting of survey officials in Lucknow, both countries consented to conduct scientific measurements of encroached lands and submit a joint report within three years. This agreement aims to resolve disputes caused by river course changes, covering thousands of hectares, and restore ownership of encroached territories.
While previous governments failed to bring India into talks, Balen Shah’s firm stance is seen as a turning point. Observers believe this agreement lays a solid foundation for a lasting solution to the decades-old border issue.
