Kathmandu, Aug. 22 -- Sharp reactions are emerging from Nepal's party leaders and others regarding the India-China agreement on reopening of the border trade via Lipulekh Pass.

India and China on Tuesday decided to reopen three traditional border trade routes-Lipulekh, Shipki La, and Nathu La-during the 24th round of the Special Representatives' dialogue on the boundary in New Delhi between India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The foreign ministries of India and China issued separate statements on the decision.

Responding to media queries on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed that the official map of Nepal, as incorporated in the Constitution of Nepal, includes Limpiyadhur...