MEA says nearly 98% of the India-Nepal boundary has been demarcated
June 2, 2026: India on Tuesday responded to remarks made by Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah regarding the India-Nepal boundary issue, reiterating that all unresolved matters are being handled through bilateral channels. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it had taken note of the comments as well as the subsequent statement issued by Nepal’s foreign office on the matter.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that nearly 98% of the India-Nepal border has already been demarcated. He explained that certain unresolved segments remain due to factors such as changes in the course of the Gandak River. He also noted that some cases of cross-border occupation and encroachment in no man’s land areas are currently being jointly mapped by both countries.
Jaiswal emphasized that India and Nepal have established bilateral mechanisms to address all boundary-related issues. He further clarified that there is no role for any third party in matters concerning the India-Nepal border, describing it as a strictly bilateral issue between the two neighboring countries.