Kathmandu, Sept. 10
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday met chairman of
ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and president
of the main opposition Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday.
Wang and Prachanda talked about enhancing Chinese
cooperation and support in Nepal's development efforts.
"The discussion was focused on strengthening the
bilateral friendly relations between the two neighbours. The two leaders also
discussed about the prospective visit of Chinese President Xi Jingping,"
read a statement posted at Prachanda's personal website.
Prachanda said they expected support of high quantity and
quality. He said that Wang was positive about the issues raised by NCP
chairperson.
He assured the visiting leader that Nepal would exhibit its
adherence to the 'One China Policy' through its deeds and wouldn't just pay a
lip service.
Prachanda also sent greetings to the Communist Party of
China and President Xi Jinping for their success in creating a modern country
in a short time.
Chinese FM Wang said that China always wanted to be a good
friend of Nepal. He said that political stability after the formation of the
CNP-led government was the foundation of development of the country.
"China is positive to work to fulfil Nepal's development
aspirations," he said.
During a meeting with NC President Deuba, the two leaders
talked about the recent political and development scenario in the country and
bilateral cooperation between Nepal and China.
Wang who arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday on a 3-day official
visit to Nepal concluded his sojourn on Tuesday and returned to Beijing.
The Chinese FM held a bilateral meeting with his Nepali
counterpart Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on Monday. The meeting talked about enhancing
the cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and executing the
projects and agreements signed in the past.
They also talked about the
development of infrastructure and energy projects in Nepal with
Chinese investment and support,
easy access of Nepali products to the Chinese markets and
The climate change issues.
Wang had called on President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime
Minster KP Sharma Oli on the same day.
Wang also visited Bhaktapur and Chandragiri during his
three-day stay in Kathmandu.
There were no major agreements between the two countries
during the Chinese foreign minister’s visit. However, its result will be
exhibited in future, if Chinese President Xi Jinping comes to Nepal. Though
both sides have not disclosed any information regarding the top-level visit
from China, the purpose of the Wang’s visit was said to prepare grounds for the
Chinese President’s visit.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 11 September 2019.
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