Tatopani Border Crossing Blocked for Over Three Weeks

Summary

The Tatopani border crossing, Nepal’s main trade route with China, has been blocked for more than three weeks, halting foreign trade through the checkpoint. Landslides have also prevented cargo containers from entering, with no timeline yet for reopening the road.

Key Points
  • Tatopani border crossing has been blocked for more than three weeks.
  • Foreign trade between Nepal and China through the crossing has stopped.
  • Landslides in several places have further disrupted the movement of cargo goods from China.
  • Customs officials say there is still no certainty about when the road will reopen.
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