Nepal-China Trade: Discussion on Resuming Tatopani Border Crossing
Summary
Nepal and China have discussed urgent facilitation to resume the Tatopani customs border crossing, as flood damage at Rasuwagadhi-Kerung and other northern routes has disrupted trade and supply chains ahead of the festival season. Both sides said joint inspections and repair work are underway to restore movement as soon as possible.
Key Points
- Nepal Chamber of Commerce Chairman Anjan Shrestha and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Mao Ming discussed steps needed to resume operations at the Tatopani border crossing.
- Shrestha said disruptions at Rasuwagadhi and Korala have increased pressure on Nepal-China trade ahead of the peak festival season.
- Zhang said Chinese and Nepali officials are carrying out joint on-site inspections and repair work after floods damaged roads and infrastructure.
- The two sides also discussed organizing a joint trade forum to address long-term trade, investment, and economic recovery challenges.
