Kathmandum July 23: Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai has said the Nepal government was ever cautious of Nepal's relations with the neighbouring countries and their sensitivities.

At today's meeting of the International Relations Committee, the minister said comments should not be made in a way to hurt the cultural, religious, linguistic and ethnic sensitivity. "Fact-based expressions should be made in a balanced manner. Our imbalanced expressions invite enmity".

In the committee's meeting on the agenda of the protection of archeologically important places, Minister Bhattarai said it would not be wise to articulate opinion without proof and based on unsubstantiated matters.

Admitting that the heritages of archeological and historical importance have not been studied, researched and documented as much as expected, he said the government now has put this on priority. "The universities and academia could be mobilized for the research", he said while arguing the government alone could not solely do the research and study works.

The government was willing to preserve the documents collected by Yogi Naraharinath and a dialogue was held with the concerned sides, he said, however it did not lead to any conclusion in concrete. The minister said further efforts are underway to have next round of dialogue to bring the documents to the National Archive.

Committee member Madhav Kuanmr Nepal suggested undertaking in-depth study in the areas including Ayodhyapur of Chitwan and Balmiki Ashram being not only limited to the Narayanhiti Palace. He said some areas of the Palace are being used for the works of the Department of Passport so it should be shifted somewhere.

Another member Bhim Rawal demanded immediate meetings for having discussion on recent attacks by Indian security personnel and nationals on Nepali people in Jhapa and other districts.

Other members of the committee pointed out the need of special attention on carrying out study, exploration, analysis and publication regarding the sites and heritages of historical, cultural and archaeological importance.