Kathmandu, July 10 -- The government on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China policy amid criticism over its decision to allow Tibetans in Nepal to celebrate the 91st birth anniversary of the Dalai Lama.

Speaking at a regular press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri did not directly refer to the controversy but said Nepal's longstanding policy remained unchanged.

"Nepal is committed to the one-China policy," Chhetri said. "Nepal remains steadfast in its established policy of not allowing its territory to be used against the interests of any neighbouring country or any friendly nation."

His remarks came days after former foreign ministers and Nepal's former ambassador to China questioned wheth...