Nepal Reopens Tatopani Trade Route to Support Essential Goods Distribution

Nepal announced on 17 October that the Tatopani border crossing with China would reopen temporarily from 18 to 20 October. The arrangement allows cargo trucks already stranded on the Chinese side and cleared through customs to proceed, helping businesses move essential goods ahead of the Dashain festival.

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