NEW DELHI: Nepal has ruled out third-party mediation in the border dispute with India, saying the issue will be resolved through existing diplomatic mechanisms between the two countries. Following Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s remarks last week urging the UK to take an interest in the dispute, India had said there’s no place for mediation by any third country on the issue.

Nepal seeks to resolve its border dispute with India through diplomacy and mutual cooperation, emphasizing open dialogue and economic transformation.

Nepals Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal made headlines on Sunday, advocating for a diplomatic resolution to border issues with India. He underscored the goal of cultivating a…