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India Reaffirms Bilateral Framework for Nepal Border Talks, Ruling Out Third-Party Mediation as Diplomatic Channels Remain Open
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No place for third parties in border issues: MEA in response to Nepal PM while hosting country’s ruling party chief
“Diplomatic tension framed through rejection language ('no place') and contested territorial claims, creating concern without catastrophizing.”