BEIJING – The Khunjerab Pass, a major trade route between China andPakistan, will be reopened for commercial activities from April 1, 2022,according to an official notification.
Khunjerab Pass was closed in May 2020 to contain coronavirus transmissionbetween the countries. The pass usually remains open from May to Novemberto trade and travel activities between the two countries, China EconomicNet (CEN) reported on Saturday.
“Chinese authorities have shared a letter with Pakistan regarding thereopening of Khunjerab Pass with us,”confirmed a Pakistani official, sayingthe border will be reopened on April 1 in accordance with the Agreementsigned between the two countries in May 2013. “It is also mentioned in theletter that measures would be in place to prevent the spread ofpandemic,official said.
Port Authorities on the Chinese side of Khunjerab Pass have been instructedto take all necessary measures regarding COVID-19 before the start of thearrival of goods from Pakistan. Similarly, Pakistani border authorities arealso instructed to take all measures regarding COVID-19, ensuring thecontainment of the disease.
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Between July 29 and August 10, 2020, Khunjerab Pass was temporarily open tofacilitate transportation of the containers loaded with goods stranded inChina.
