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Nepal in Talks with China to Reopen Vital Tatopani Border Point
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CNBC TV18•07-10-2026, 12:19
Nepal in Talks with China to Reopen Vital Tatopani Border Point
- •Nepal is actively negotiating with China to resume transport and trade services through the Tatopani border point.
- •The crucial trade route connecting Nepal with Tibet has been closed since August 26 due to severe floods, landslides, and monsoon disruptions.
- •Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal stated that the Nepali side of the border is fully ready and roads have been cleared.
- •Chinese authorities have not yet expressed readiness to resume operations at Tatopani amid ongoing safety concerns.
- •Discussions also cover the Rasuwagadhi border crossing, which suffered catastrophic damage from an August 26 glacial collapse and avalanche.
Key Questions Answered
The Tatopani border crossing has remained suspended by Chinese authorities following severe monsoon disruptions, flash floods, and continuous landslide risks along the border and connecting highways.
According to Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal, there are currently no problems on the Nepali side of the Tatopani border point, and the road on the Nepal side has already been reopened.
The Rasuwagadhi border crossing was severely damaged by a massive high-altitude glacial collapse and rock-ice avalanche on August 26, which triggered a high-speed debris flood and claimed at least 1,455 lives.
