Kathmandu, 1 October: Nepal and China have agreed to take further initiative for the operationalisation of the Transit Transport Agreement 2016 and its protocol, 2019 to boost trade and commerce of both countries.
Both the countries have agreed to build and facilitate trade infrastructure through mutual assistance and interdependence, according to media reports.
A joint meeting of the working group on trade between the two countries discussed about the construction of the border check station and dry port at Timure of Rasuwa, establishment of a laboratory for testing plant and animal products in Nepal, labelling of food items exported from Nepal to China, and upgrading and maintenance of the Syaphrubensi-Rasuwa road section.
The Nepali side requested the Chinese authorities for the construction of an integrated checkpoint at Korala border in Mustang district. The Chinese side has given positive response to the request.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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