Nepal urges China to help reopen Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border crossing
Summary
Nepal has urged China to help reconstruct flood-damaged infrastructure in Rasuwa and reopen the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border crossing. The government is also seeking coordination to keep the Korala and Tatopani crossings operational and to restore the Syabrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road section.
Key Points
- Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal asked Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming for support to rebuild flood-damaged infrastructure in Rasuwa and reopen the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border crossing.
- The Bhotekoshi flood closed the Rasuwagadhi crossing, and the government is arranging a temporary road and transport route for immediate relief.
- Nepal is preparing a detailed project report for the long-term Kathmandu-Rasuwagadhi-Kerung road corridor and new tracks at necessary locations.
- China said it was ready to assist and would consider support for reconstruction and reopening once Nepal submits a specific proposal.
