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Chinese delegation calls on FM Khanal

Kathmandu, May 26

A delegation led by Zhao Peng, Vice Chairman Xizang Autonomous Region of China, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal, at the Ministry on Tuesday.

They discussed on further strengthening relations and enhancing cooperation between Nepal and China, in areas including connectivity, infrastructure development, cross-border trade, investment, agriculture, tourism and people-to-people relations.

"Views were also exchanged on advancing constructive and forward-looking cooperation in areas such as digital economy, information and communication technology, and hydropower," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) informed in a statement.

Meanwhile, Signe Brudeset, Director General of the Department for Regional Affairs of Norway, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, at the Ministry.

During the meeting, they appreciated the outcomes of the 2nd meeting of Bilateral Consultation Mechanism between Nepal and Norway.

MoFA said that cooperation on energy, education, social justice and trade was also discussed.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 27 May 2026.  

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