Pokhara, 1 Jan : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said the construction of Nijgadh International Airport would be started soon.
Inaugurating the Pokhara International Airport here today, he said air route is the most effective way for connectivity in a land-locked country like Nepal and the construction of Nijgadh International Airport is required for that.
“The country’s third international airport has come into operation in Pokhara from today, establishing international connectivity to the international sector,” PM Dahal said, adding that he had taken initiative for the prompt construction of this airport through the Chinese embassy and in face-to-face meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Stating that Shankar Raj Pathak, the man who conceptualized Pokhara International Airport, is his teacher, he praised him. The Executive Chief urged the Chinese government to extend support in the construction of projects including the railway service and in easing the trade by opening the transit points.
