Nepali and Chinese customs officials have agreed to reopen the Tatopani-Khasa route by constructing the necessary infrastructure on either side of the border at the earliest. The highway is the main conduit for commerce between the two countries. Nepali and Chinese officials on Thursday agreed to give priority to works related to opening of Kimathanka (Sankhuwasabha), Karola (Mustang), Olangchungola (Taplejung), Larke (Gorkha), Yari (Humla), Lamabagar (Dolakha) and Mugu border points. Deputy Director General of Nepal’s Department of Customs Damdodar Regmi and Deputy Director General of China’s Lhasa Department of Customs Long Chengwei signed an understanding to this effect. After the 25 April earthquake, the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung is the only operational trade link between Nepal and China.
Another major trade route, Tatopani, was blocked by the earthquake.
Nepal and China have agreed to work towards opening seven new border entry-exit points between the two countries.
