Asian Highway Construction Gains Momentum, Linking South Asian Nations
Summary
Construction of the Asian Highway connecting South Asian nations has accelerated, with over 35% completed on the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road section in Nepal. The project, funded by the Asian Development Bank, aims to link Thailand to Pakistan via multiple countries including Nepal and India.
Key Points
- Construction of the Asian Highway connecting Asian nations is accelerating.
- Over 35% of the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road section in Nepal has been completed within two years.
- The project is divided into Eastern and Western Sections managed from Damak and Itahari offices respectively.
- The Asian Highway project, funded by the Asian Development Bank with an estimated cost of 300 million USD, will connect Thailand to Pakistan passing through several South Asian countries.
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