Kathmandu, July 22
A delegation led by Chen Xiaodong, Chairman
of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), paid a
courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday.
During the meeting held at the Prime
Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, the two sides discussed bilateral relations,
four bilateral agreements signed on Monday at the Ministry of Finance, and the
implementation of development cooperation agreements reached during past
high-level visits between Nepal and China, PM Oli's secretariat informed in a
statement.
Prime Minister Oli reiterated Nepal's
commitment to the One-China Policy and highlighted the longstanding friendly
ties between the two countries.
"He expressed appreciation for China’s
prompt support in reconstructing infrastructure at the Rasuwagadhi border
point, which was damaged by recent flash floods. He also stated that the Nepali
side has responded with urgency in this regard," read the statement.
PM Oli also stressed the importance of
operationalising other border points, including Kimathanka, and moving forward
with projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework without
interruption, in order to transform Nepal from a landlocked to a land-linked
country.
The meeting was attended by Chief Advisor
to the Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Rimal, Economic Advisor Dr. Yuba Raj
Khatiwada, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song, and senior officials from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Earlier on Monday, the CIDCA delegation
held discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad
Paudel regarding ongoing and future development projects under Chinese
assistance. On that occasion, both sides signed MoUs related to four projects.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 23 July 2025.
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