Kathmandu: A delegation of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday urged the Nepal government to give “preference” to the southern neighbour while developing the proposed Second international Airport (SIA) and expanding the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
The SIA scheme envisions building a modern airport in Nijgadh, Bara, which is 175km from Kathmandu , as an alternative to the saturated TIA, the country’s sole aerial gateway.
In a courtesy meeting with Suresh Man Shrestha, secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, the high-level Indian delegation expressed willingness to venture into Nepal claiming that they are highly experienced in terms of airport development and operations. The AAI operates more than 125 airports in India.
“As the SIA is being developed close to India’s territory, the delegation said that they expect the Nepal government to accord them priority in their plans,” said Buddhi Sagar Lamichhane, joint-secretary at the ministry.
07/07/15 Sangam Prasain/eKantipur.com
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The SIA scheme envisions building a modern airport in Nijgadh, Bara, which is 175km from Kathmandu , as an alternative to the saturated TIA, the country’s sole aerial gateway.
In a courtesy meeting with Suresh Man Shrestha, secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, the high-level Indian delegation expressed willingness to venture into Nepal claiming that they are highly experienced in terms of airport development and operations. The AAI operates more than 125 airports in India.
“As the SIA is being developed close to India’s territory, the delegation said that they expect the Nepal government to accord them priority in their plans,” said Buddhi Sagar Lamichhane, joint-secretary at the ministry.
07/07/15 Sangam Prasain/eKantipur.com
