Jayanagar-Janakpur Rail Service in Final Stage of Completion
Construction and rail procurement for the Jayanagar (India)-Janakpur (Nepal) rail service are in their final stages, according to Mr. Balaram Mishra, Director General, Department of Railways, Government of Nepal, in a report on Setopati. Operations is estimated to begin in 2 months.
SASEC-financed Mini Dry Port in Phuentsholing Ready for Use
The mini-dry port in Phuentsholing, Bhutan, built with loan/grant financing support from the Asian Development Bank under the SASEC Road Connectivity Project is ready for use. Constructed on 5.4 acres of land, the port will help promote regional connectivity with neighboring countries.
Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Minister Visits India
Mr. Abdul Momen, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Government of Bangladesh, undertook a four-day visit to India. He co-chaired the 5th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Committee Meeting with Ms. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of the Government of India. They discussed progress in trade and connectivity, and water, power and energy sectors.
7th Bhutan-Bangladesh Commerce Secretary-level Meeting Explores Promotion of Trade and Commerce
Mr. Md. Mofizul Islam, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce of the Government of Bangladesh, and Mr. Yeshi Wangdi, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Government of Bhutan headed the delegations of Bangladeshi and Bhutanese government officials at 7th Bhutan-Bangladesh commerce secretary-level meeting held in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Trincomalee Port to be Developed into Export Hub
Development of Trincomalee harbor into a highly competitive port is a key pillar of the Government of Sri Lanka’s export strategy. Plans to boost its facilities for 24/7 operation and increase the volume of cargo it handles are underway. Galle harbor in Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast will also be upgraded to handle night navigation.
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