Nepal-China agreement will be implemented gradually: Chair Dahal

Mustang, June 11: Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that the Chinese government has agreed to help construct physical structures, including customs and immigration buildings, as well as an integrated check post at the Korala checkpoint.

At a program organized by the District Administrative Office, Mustang, on Wednesday, Chair Dahal expressed the belief that activities would be carried out as per the agreement signed in the course of his China visit.

Also, the former Prime Minister said the construction works have been delayed after Nepal failed to submit a clear outline for the infrastructure construction, while the Chinese government is ready to construct physical structures at the checkpoint.

Korala road has strategic and long-term importance as it is the backbone of the economic prosperity of the entire nation, not only of Mustang, he mentioned. Chair Dahal added that the checkpoint would contribute to the economic activities of the country if the Korala road project is completed as soon as possible as well along with accelerated road upgrading.

On a different note, he expressed the view that domestic and foreign tourists visit Mustang as it is a district with religious, cultural, geographical and natural uniqueness.