BRI is in final stage of implementation: PM Dahal

Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal has said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Project is in the final stage of implementation.

Addressing the Nepal-China Business Summit on Sunday, Prime Minister Dahal said that Nepal joined the BRI Project in 2017 and is now in the final stage of its implementation.

The Prime Minister said that work is being done on cross-border economic zones, road corridors, railways and transmission lines between Nepal and China.

He said that Nepal had imported goods from third countries by using the Chinese port some time ago.

“Importing goods from third countries by using the Chinese port is the implementation of Nepal-China transit agreement.

Prime Minister Dahal said that Chinese President Xi Jinping and he discussed the issue of taking economic cooperation and partnership ahead.

The Prime Minister said that Chinese President Xi and he had a serious discussion on strengthening the cross-border connectivity.

Saying that Nepal is a suitable country for investment, he urged the Chinese businessmen to increase investment in the country.

“Nepal has become a very attractive destination for Chinese industry to invest,” he said.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Dahal also discussed the historical relationship between the two countries.