China to supply 1,000 tonne fuel to Nepal amid trade hold-up with India

October 24, 2015 23:43

While India and Nepal are facing strained ties over trade due to protests from the Madhesi community, China may supply a 1,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Nepal.

The first shipment from China is expected to arrive in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu in a few days. Nepal's new government has mobilised various agencies to bring fuel and cooking gas from China in the wake of shortage of essential goods during festivals due to the Madhesi-led agitation in the southern plains.

"The government of China had in the recent past expressed commitment to provide 1,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Nepal on grant basis and the same is being materialised now," Pramod Dahal, Prime Minister's press advisor said.

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