Issue of Kerung area raised in the meeting on border security coordination between Nepal and China

Kathmandu. The regular border coordination meeting between Nepal and China was held on Sunday at the District Administration Office in Dhunche of Rasuwa district. The delegation from Nepal was led by Rasuwa Chief District Officer Rajesh Panthi and the Chinese officials were led by Chu Jinshun. The issue of Kerung area came up in the meeting.

According to officials, issues like strengthening border security, facilitating trade, increasing mutual coordination, controlling cross-border crime and ensuring safety of citizens in border areas were discussed in the meeting.

It was said that this meeting was useful in further strengthening the long-standing friendly relations, mutual trust and cooperation between Nepal and China. Both sides expressed commitment to ease trade, transport and daily life for the people living in the Himalayan border region.

Nepal has also urged to ensure safety, access to health services and necessary support for Nepali citizens working in the Kerung area.

Both countries agreed to enhance coordination and surveillance between their respective security agencies to prevent illegal trade and criminal activities in the border area.

There was also positive discussion on the issue of allowing entry of Nepali drivers from outside Rasuwa district after completing the necessary procedures.

Chinese officials indicated that drivers holding passports and with good conduct records could be allowed entry in a phased manner. The move has been welcomed by Nepali transport professionals and business community.

According to officials, China is expected to relax its earlier policy in which only drivers from Rasuwa district were given priority. This is expected to boost trade and traffic activities.

According to the District Administration Office, such meetings are held regularly in Bari and Rasuwa to resolve border issues and strengthen bilateral security coordination and cooperation.

Local social worker Milan Tamang said that the improving environment in the border area, increasing ease in business activities and friendly relations between Nepal and China have created new hope in the northern border areas including Rasuwa.