Nepal to make strong presence in Kunming

Kathmandu march 2- Nepal has confirmed its participation at the 4th China-South Asia Exposition and the 24th China Kunming Import and Export Commodities Fair, scheduled for June 12-17 in Kunming, Yunnan.

Speaking at a programme in Beijing on Tuesday, Nepali Ambassador to China Mahesh Maskey said Nepal would have a strong presence in the week-long fair that has played an instrumental role in enhancing cooperation between South Asian countries through trade. The theme for this year’s event is “Amity, Sincerity, Mutual Benefit, Inclusiveness and Win-Win Cooperation”. “We will be having a strong delegation from Nepal. I believe the event has been playing a marvelous role in fostering ties among the South Asian countries,” Maskey said, adding that the talks on the sidelines of the expo have allowed to explore other possible areas of cooperation between the participating countries.

Stating that Nepal’s topography is similar to that of Yunnan, Maskey said Nepal is looking forward to working in close coordination with the provincial government in areas like tourism and energy development, among others. The China Kunming Import and Export Commodities Fair is an international event co-sponsered by the Ministry of Commerce, China and the government of Yunnan province.