Kathmandu-Shanghai direct flight soon

Kathmandu-Sanghai direct flight will come into operation soon, according to a visiting Chinese government official.
“A direct flight on Kathmand-Shanghai route could come into operation soon as most of the Chinese are Buddhists and they like to visit Lumbini, said vice chair of Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai Li Zhigang, who is leading a Chinese team to Kathmandu.
Nepal and China both can benefit from the direct flights on Kathmandu-Shanghai route, Nepal-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) president Rajesh Kazi Shrestha said — during a talk with a visiting delegation.
The office bearers of NCCCI and the visiting delegation also discussed on boosting bilateral trade and investment between Nepal and China.
“Nepal needs Chinese investment in hydropower, agriculture, and tourism, Shrestha said, adding that it also has to promote trade and establish a joint venture Chinese bank.