Nepal, May 8 -- Amid renewed tensions over the Lipulekh issue, India has said it is willing to engage in dialogue with Nepal to resolve the longstanding border dispute between the two neighbors.

Speaking at a press briefing organized by India's Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday, ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi remained open to discussions on all unresolved matters with Nepal.

Jaiswal, however, maintained that Nepal's unilateral claims over areas including Lipulekh were unacceptable. Referring to the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route, he said the yatra has been in operation since 1954.

"We are ready to discuss all outstanding issues between India and Nepal. If there is a border dispute, it can also be resol...