India, Aug. 20 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday condemned Nepal's remarks on the resumption of trade between India and China through the Lipulekh pass, saying that such claims are unjustified and not based on historical facts and evidence.

The remarks came after the KP Sharma Oli-led Nepali government issued a statement claiming that the official map of Nepal, which has been included in the country's Constitution, shows Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani east of the Mahakali River as "integral parts of Nepal".

Nepal's foreign ministry said in an official statement that it also urged India to refrain from carrying out any activities in Nepali territory.

The Indian government condemned these claims and said, "As regards...