Saturday, July 25, 2015

Government has permitted 'NA' to reopen north trade points

Nepal government has permitted the  Nepal Army(NA) to open two major trade route with China  In coordination with the Chinese paramilitary force.The Araniko and Syabrubensi-Rasuwagadhi highways were blocked due to the damage caused by the earthquake, hampering trade with China as the festive season nears.

A Cabinet meeting on Friday decided to give the Army  go-ahead for opening the highways in coordination with the Chinese team and other government security bodies to resume vehicular movement on Khandichaur-Tatopani and Syabrubensi-Rasuwagadhi, among other stretches.

According to the Minister for Information and Communications Minendra Rijal, the Cabinet decided to constitute a Coordination and Facilitation Committee with the foreign secretary as the coordinator.
During a press briefing On Tuesday, the visiting Chinese Deputy International Trade Representative and Assistant Minister for Commerce, Zhang Xiangchen said that  China will provide support for restoration and re-opening of Araniko and Syabrubesi-Rasuwagadi Highways  as priority projects.

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