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Agreement to open export from Tatopani from May 18

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An agreement has been reached between China and Nepal to open export through the Tatopani border connecting Nepal and China.

It is said that 6 points have been agreed upon to open the border from May 18th in the discussion held between Nepal and Chinese government officials.

According to Chief District Officer of Sindhupalchok, Ramesh Neupane, after a sufficient discussion between the border security regarding ‘cross border crime’, and other management issues, there has been a discussion and oral agreement on the opening of the border crossing from 1st of May.

On the other hand, despite the agreement to open the export through Tatopani, the locals have expressed disappointment that the physical infrastructure in Tatopani is not fully prepared and the 26 km road section of the Kodari highway connecting the border is still damaged. Locals were also not so happy as exports only being allowed through Tatopani been agreed while Kerung is fully operational .

Important agreement between Nepal and China

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An important agreement has been reached between Nepal and China in the field of infrastructure development, including the expansion of the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung cross-border railway.

During the delegation-level talks between Narayan Khadka and his counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that there was an agreement to increase cooperation in the fields of trade, connectivity, investment, health, tourism, poverty alleviation, agriculture, disaster management, education, culture and people-to-people interaction.

In a meeting with Foreign Minister Khadka, the Chinese Foreign Minister announced that the pre-feasibility study of the Kerung-Kathmadu railway will be completed with a subsidy, the ministry said.

Similarly, the construction of electrical transmission across the Nepal-China border was also discussed in the meeting.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang has also promised financial support for the construction of electrical transmission lines. Earlier, during Wang’s visit to Nepal, it was agreed to extend the period of pre-feasibility study of the Nepal-China cross-border electrical transmission line by two years. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority, homework is being done to proceed with the pre-feasibility study. But the two sides have yet to agree on its format.

During the talks, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang announced 15.5 billion rupees (800 million Chinese Yuan) in aid to Nepal for 2022.

Nepal’s commitment to one China policy

In the bilateral meeting, Foreign Minister Khadka said that Nepal strongly supports the one China policy. He assured that Nepalese land will not be used against China.

Similarly, Wang reiterated his unconditional support for Nepal’s sovereignty, independence and geographical integrity. He also said that China will continue to help Nepal according to the development needed and priorities of the Nepalese government.

Foreign Minister Khadka to visit China

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Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka is scheduled for a three-day official visit to China on Tuesday.

Foreign Minister Khadka is going to visit China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry has mentioned that Foreign Minister Khadka will be visiting China from the 9th to11th of August.

On the 10th of August, there is a delegation-level bilateral discussion between the two ministers in Qingdao, the eastern city of Shandong Province. Foreign Minister Wang Yi will also be hosting a banquet in honour of Khadka and the members of the delegation, while there is a repatriation program on the 11th.