Kathmandu, Aug. 1 -- Nepal has approved a letter of exchange amending the protocol of the Nepal-India Transit Treaty 2023, allowing the import of all types of goods-both container and bulk cargo-via rail to the Biratnagar Integrated Check Post (ICP) and Nautanawa, Sunauli near Bhairahawa.

Until now, the existing transit treaty only permitted cargo rail access to the Birgunj ICP.

The amendment was approved during Monday's cabinet meeting, and Nepal sent the signed letter of exchange to India.

The amended protocol allows all cargo trains to operate through Biratnagar ICP and Nautanwa. Previously, the treaty permitted only four types of goods-coal, clinker, cement, and fertiliser-from third countries to be transported by rail.

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