India, May 7 -- The ministry of external affairs on Thursday said that India is ready to talk with Nepal over the border dispute linked to the Lipulekh Pass, which is located in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district. The latest remarks come just days after Kathmandu renewed its territorial claim over Lipulekh while seeking dialogue with New Delhi to resolve the issue.

The recent exchange of objections and dismissals began on Sunday when Nepal objected to India and China planning to conduct the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Lipulekh Pass, claiming it is Kathmandu's territory.

The Nepalese foreign ministry said that Kathmandu was not consulted before finalising the pilgrimage route.

India slammed Nepal's objection, asserting tha...