China to celebrate 2025 as ‘Visit Nepal Year in China’
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Kathmandu: The 16th meeting of the Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and the People’s Republic of China concluded here with focus on strengthening multilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Sun Weidong, and Foreign Secretary of Nepal Sewa Lamsal led the delegation of China and Nepal respectively.
The two sides reviewed the whole gamut of bilateral relations between Nepal and China and assessed the progress made in the implementation of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed and the decisions made in the past, according to a release issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The two countries expressed firm commitment to further promote cooperation in mutually agreed areas and committed to work in realization of economic opportunities for mutual benefits.
Both the countries reiterated that strong foundations of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, Panchsheel, mutual trust, goodwill, and understanding remain the guiding features of Nepal-China bilateral relations.
Foreign Secretary thanked her counterpart for the commitment of the Chinese side to enhancing development cooperation amidst Nepal’s LDC graduation in 2026. Vice Minister Weidong appreciated Nepal’s commitment to One China Principle.
Both sides shared views on maintaining the tradition of regular exchange of high-level visits. They discussed the ways and means to further enhance cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, infrastructure development, connectivity, agriculture, among others, including the promotion of Nepal’s tourism prospects in China in the context of celebration of the year 2025 as ‘Visit Nepal Year in China.’
The both sides decided to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Nepal and China with special programmes and activities in 2025.
The two sides stressed the need to further activate the existing bilateral mechanisms and establish new ones, including the Joint Commission at the level of Foreign Ministers.
The Vice Minister paid courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel , Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha during his three days visit to Nepal.
The Chinese delegation consisted of the Ambassador of China to Nepal Chen Song and other senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu.
26 June 2024
Picture – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
