My China visit was highly productive, DPM Shrestha says

KATHMANDU, APRIL 1: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, who returned home today after completing an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, said the visit has contributed to further strengthening the mutual goodwill, respect, and trust between the two countries. Talking to reporters at the Tribhuvan International Airport upon arrival from the northern neighbour, he remarked, “The historic and friendly relations between the two countries have reached new heights through this visit.”

During his China visit, both countries agreed on the effective implementation of Nepal-China agreements and to regularize the meetings of existing mechanisms to expedite cooperation. Similarly, they discussed positively about operating flights from Kathmandu and Pokhara to various cities in China.

Likewise, the two neighbouring countries expressed interest in expanding transnational roadways, air flight services, and electricity transmission lines to enhance Nepal-China connectivity. Similarly,

According to the Minister, he found the Chinese side eager to ensure trans-border pastureland for the Nepali community residing on the Nepal-China border as per the agreement reached in 2012 and electrification at some Nepali villages there. Similarly, China responded positively to Nepal’s call to resume the Kathmandu-Lhasa direct bus service and facilitate the export of buff, medicinal herbs, vegetables, and fruits from Nepal to China.

During his visit, Minister Shrestha urged China to establish multi-dimensional labs in certain areas along the Nepal-China border and provide capital and technological assistance to enhance Nepal’s agricultural sector productivity. Additionally, the  Chinese government and private sector investors there were asked for their enthusiastic participation in the Nepal Investment Summit scheduled to take place on April 28-29 in Kathmandu and positively support Nepal Visit Year 2025.

DPM Shrestha had been on a visit to China from March 24 to March 31, at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC)’s political bureau central committee member and China’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi.  Minister Shrestha extended an invitation to his counterpart Wang to visit Nepal at his convenience.