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 .