Nepal wants to resolve boundary row with India through diplomacy, open heart: Khanal

Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has expressed a desire to resolve border disputes with India through diplomatic dialogue. He emphasized a shift toward economic cooperation and away from hyper-nationalistic rhetoric.
Why it matters
Improved relations between Nepal and India are vital for regional stability and economic growth in South Asia.
Nepal wants to resolve the border row with India through diplomacy as no problem is too large if both sides sit across with an “open heart”, Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said on Sunday (June 7, 2026).
The article reports on diplomatic statements from a specific government perspective while maintaining a neutral tone.
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