The Nepalese government is preparing to upgrade Biratnagar domestic airport to international standards with cooperation between the local, provincial and federal governments.

As announced by the government during the budget announcement for the current fiscal year, Province 1, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) and Biratnagar Metropolitan has signed a memorandum of understanding today to expand and upgrade the airport.

According to the agreement, Biratnagar airport will be upgraded to the level of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA). Upgradation of Biratnagar airport is one of the priorities of the government. MoCTCA has also announced that regional flights will be operated from this airport.

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