South Asia’s first cross border petroleum pipeline to be a ‘game changer’ for Nepal, asserts India

New Delhi, July 19: Engaging in creating and laying South Asia’s first cross border petroleum pipeline linking Motahari in India and Amlekhgunj in Nepal, the two neighbouring countries have come a long way fortifying relations. In this regard, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri asserted that Motihari- Amlekhgunj petroleum pipe line will be a game changer for Nepal.

 

Addressing a progarmme in Kathmandu, Ambassador Puri said petroleum pipeline has been successfully completed and there is a need to lay a gas pipeline. He said Motihari-Amlekhgunj pipeline will help in tackling the oil storage problem in Nepal and doing away with transportation of petroleum products through tankers.

The 69 kilometer long petroleum pipeline from Motihari in Bihar to Amelkhgunj in Nepal has been constructed by India. It will ensure smooth, cost effective and environment friendly supply of petroleum products to Nepal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli had launched the ground-breaking ceremony of the pipeline in April last year during Oli's visit to India. Meanwhile, testing of the pipeline has been completed. As part of trial diesel was released from Motihari on Wednesday which is likely to reach at Amlekhgunj on Friday.

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