Kathmandu: China’s Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, today paid a courtesy call on Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Debendra Dahal. During the meeting held at the Minister’s office on Singha Durbar, discussions were conducted regarding the urgent need to restore the Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road and the Miteri Bridge along the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Chinese side expressed interest in restoring the damaged roadways and the bridge. They also committed to constructing a temporary structure along the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa to facilitate cross-border movement. Furthermore, the meeting touched upon additional infrastructure projects supported by China, including the Tokha-Chhahare Tunnel, the Hilsa-Simkot Road, and the Khandbari-Kimathanka Road.
The Chinese Ambassador informed Minister Dahal that the widening works of the second section of the Kathmandu-Chakrapath (Ring Road) will commence soon. Minister Dahal acknowledged China’s continued support for Nepal’s development and expressed optimism for the ongoing cooperation between Nepal and China in the future.
Ministry Secretary Keshab Kumar Sharma, who was also present at the meeting, mentioned that the Nepal-China border bridge in Rasuwa is expected to be restored before the upcoming Dashain festival, which is by the end of September this year.