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China to pump US$ 210mn for Nepal’s airport
China will provide USD 210 million soft loan to Nepal to construct a regional airport in Pokhara as part of the country’s efforts to develop its aviation sector and avoid a situation similar to one faced during the ongoing blockade of border with India by Madhesis.
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“If Nepal has been able to develop its air service in a credible way, we would not have to face shortage of essential goods during blockade in the southern border,” Nepalese Tourism Minister Ananda Prasad Pokharel said.
He was referring to the blockade led by Madhesis, mostly of Indianorigin, who are opposed to the new Constitution. “Our national flag carrier needs wide body and cargo aircraft to strengthen our air service so as to making the country self-reliant,” he said.
Pokharel said that the government is working in partnership with the government of China to develop and expand airports in the country so as to improve its air service.
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