KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 1

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the media queries regarding the '2023 edition of the standard map of China' released on August 28.

Issuing a press statement on Friday, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry clarified that Nepal stands firm and clear on its political and administrative map approved unanimously by the Parliament of Nepal in 2020.

"The government of Nepal unequivocally believes that this map must be respected by our neighbors as well as the international community," stated the press release, adding that Nepal remains committed to resolve the boundary matters through dialogues and diplomacy.