China to support for 4 projects in Nepal: MoU signed between 2 countries

Kathmandu – MoU has been signed between China and Nepal extending the supports for four different projects in Nepal.

China is set to reconstruct flood-damaged structures in Rasuwagadhi .During a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel, Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency Chen Xiaodong said that China will assist in the reconstruction of flood-damaged physical structures in Rasuwa.

During the meeting, Chairman Xiaodong informed that necessary assistance will be provided for the reconstruction of physical structures and that the customs process will be carried out quickly.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed for the construction of a bone marrow transplantation project and a feasibility study for the expansion of the Civil Servants Hospital at the BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Bharatpur, Chitwan.

A bone marrow cancer treatment center spread over an area of 1,834 square meters will be constructed at the BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Bharatpur and the necessary machinery will be installed. This will make a significant contribution to the treatment of bone marrow cancer. Similarly, a feasibility study will also be conducted for the expansion of the Civil Servants Hospital. The implementation of these two agreements is expected to make a significant contribution to the health sector of Nepal.

On this occasion, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Nepal and China on human resource development. This will give 1,270 government employees the opportunity to participate in bilateral and multilateral seminars organized by various organizations in China. This will make a significant contribution to the capacity building of employees.

Similarly, the feasibility study memorandum for the construction of the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung cross-border transmission line was signed by Hitendradev Shakya, Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, and the Chairman of SIDCA. This will move forward the feasibility study work related to the construction of the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung transmission line.

Agreement to open export from Tatopani from May 18

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 .