Progress Seen in Tokha-Chhahare Tunnel Project as China Sends Draft Implementation Agreement
Summary
The Nepal-China agreement draft on the Tokha-Chhahare Tunnel project signals progress, with China set to conduct a detailed feasibility study under a grant. The 4.2 km tunnel aims to shorten travel between Tokha and Chhahare, boosting trade and reducing costs.
Key Points
- The Chinese government sent a draft implementation agreement to Nepal for the Tokha-Chhahare Tunnel project's detailed feasibility study.
- The tunnel is planned to be approximately 4.2 kilometers long, connecting Tokha in Kathmandu to Chhahare in Nuwakot.
- The 12 km road distance between these points will be shortened upon the tunnel's completion, enhancing trade and reducing transportation costs.
- The Nepal-China meeting in Lhasa agreed on accelerating the tunnel's construction as part of broader bilateral cooperation efforts.
