Kathmandu, Jun 18 (PTI) Nepal and China have discussed ways to further consolidate bilateral relations based on mutual friendship, goodwill and cooperation, said Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in Kathmandu.
He made these remarks while speaking to the media on Wednesday at Tribhuvan International Airport on his return from China after a four-day visit.
“During the visit, both sides shared common views in matters pertaining to further consolidating Nepal-China relations based on mutual friendship, goodwill and cooperation,” Khanal said.
Reiterating its commitment to the one-China policy, Nepal made it clear that it would not allow any activity directed against China inside its territory, he said.
China also reiterated its strong support for the Himalayan nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, according to Khanal.
Beijing also expressed full support for the priorities set by Nepal in the areas of good governance and economic development, he added.
Khanal said that both sides discussed expanding cooperation in various sectors, including connectivity, border management, energy, trade, investment, agriculture, technology transfer, information technology and digitalisation.
Tourism, chemical fertiliser, petroleum and natural gas exploration and people-to-people ties were also covered, he added.
During his visit to China, Khanal also met Liu Haixing, the minister for the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
During the meeting, matters about strengthening Nepal-China relations and the exchange of views on expanding bilateral cooperation were discussed.
He also met Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Consultative Conference of the People’s Republic of China.
The minister also participated in the Investment Conference hosted by the Nepalese Embassy in Beijing and held fruitful discussions with Chinese entrepreneurs and investors.
Khanal interacted with Chinese investors and entrepreneurs at the event and invited investors to Nepal to attain mutual economic growth and build a new chapter of prosperity.
During the interaction with Chinese investors, he said the Nepal government is committed towards building an atmosphere that is friendly towards foreign investment and the business community. PTI SBP SKS SKS RD RD
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