Nepal-China commerce talks in Lhasa to focus on border trade bottlenecks
Summary
Nepal and China will hold a commerce-level meeting in Lhasa to address border trade issues, infrastructure development, and improve transit operations at key points like Kerung and Tatopani.
Key Points
- Nepal and China are holding the third Nepal-China Coordination Mechanism meeting in Lhasa on January 20-21 to discuss border trade and cooperation.
- Nepal will request China to increase cargo container dispatch through Kerung and Tatopani border points to ease trade bottlenecks.
- The Rasuwagadhi border point has reopened with a temporary bridge after flood damage but faces limitations for large containers.
- Nepal seeks Chinese support for permanent infrastructure including the Miteri Bridge, road development at border points, and expediting the Korala dry port project.
