The Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border point, which remained closed for the past six months following the April 25 earthquake, reopened on Thursday. The road leading to the border was severely damaged by the earthquake and monsoon rains. It is one of the two major trade routes between Nepal and China, with the other being Tatopani-Khasa route. Officials from both countries participated in the reopening of the border point. Joint Secretary at the Commerce and Supply Ministry Jib Raj Koirala, representatives of Foreign, Finance and Home ministries, chief district officer of Rasuwa, border security force personnel and customs chief of Rasuwa attended the ceremony. Deputy General Secretary of China on Tibet affairs, Chinese embassy counsellor, officials from Chinese customs, immigration and quarantine offices were also present. Officials of both countries insisted on operating the border points in a coordinated manner.
