Why BRI matters to Nepal

For Nepal, joining the BRI is not about one-sided dependency but about leveraging cooperation.

During Rt. Hon. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China in 2024, China and Nepal signed the framework agreement on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, marking a new phase of high-quality BRI collaboration between the two countries. Many Nepali friends asked me: “The BRI is a grand vision, what does it truly mean for Nepal? What tangible benefits can it bring to Nepali people?” It’s time to address these questions: Embracing the BRI is not merely about gaining a road, port, or airport—it’s about integrating into a global network of future development that combines connectivity, technological advancements and industrial innovation.