March 18: Import of Chinese goods through Rasuwagadhi transit has increased. As per the agreement reached between the border officials of Rasuwa and Jilung provinces in Kerung a few days ago, the volume of goods entering Nepal has started increasing.    
A meeting was held between the Chief District Officer of Rasuwa and Chinese officials to address the demand of the Nepali market to increase imports that have been stalled due to the COVID-19 infection.    

Chief District Officer Nawaraj Jaisi informed that China has started supplying goods through 14 containers per day from Wednesday onward. Prior to this new arrangement, China had been supplying nine containers on a daily basis.

Jaisi said that the Chinese authorities have committed to supply 25 containers of goods per day through Rasuwagadi soon.    
According to the Rasuwa Customs Office, the imported goods include small and large vehicles, hydropower equipment, shoes, slippers, readymade garments, electronic goods, clothes, thermos, baby toys, walnuts, apples and garlic.    
Chief Customs Officer Dr Ram Prasad Mainali said that the customs administration is ready to expedite the testing and inspection of goods imported from China. He said that first priority would be given to perishable items like apple, ginger and garlic. -- RSS