KATHMANDU: The ruling coalition partner, CPN (Maoist Centre), has urged the Government of China to expeditiously bring into implementation projects related to physical infrastructures being forwarded under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
CPN (MC) expressed that taking forward these projects considered important for Nepal's economic and social development in a timely manner would have a positive impact and through Chinese Foreign Minister Wang urged the Chinese government for this.
The Maoist Centre made this request during the courtesy call paid by the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Affairs Minister Wang, on CPN (MC) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal today. Wang arrived here on Friday on a three-day visit at the friendly invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Khadka.
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A Chinese delegation led by State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meet former Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal in Kathmandu, on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Photo: RSS[/caption]
Maoist leader Shakti Basnet said during the meeting they drew the attention of the Chinese Foreign Minister to create an environment conducive for the smooth operation of the Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi checkpoints which have not come into regular operation for long due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
According to him, various dimensions of Nepal-China relations were also discussed on the occasion.
Maoist Centre Chair Dahal, expounding on the friendly ties between Nepal and China, reiterated Nepal's commitment of not allowing any anti-China activities on Nepali soil. "Nepal is always steadfast on the one-China policy and we will not allow Nepal's territory to be used against any country," he said.
Chairman Dahal said they believe that projects related to BRI to which China has committed and which are tied to Nepal's economic development will be forwarded.
The Chinese foreign minister was urged to help reduce Nepal's trade deficit with China. The increasing trade deficit of the country has been affected by the disruption of transits points at the Nepal-China border due to Covid 19. The Maoist Center leadership offered a 'special' thank to the Government of China for its assistance to Nepal during the pandemic.
In response, the Chinese minister on behalf of the Chinese government committed to carrying on with its assistance in the economic and social development of Nepal.
China as a neighbour and as a country that has friendly relations with Nepal has been supporting and would continue the country's eagerness for its development, he said.
Present during the meeting were also CPN (MC) leaders Narayan Kaji Shrestha and the personal secretary of Dahal, Ramesh Malla.
The Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister paid a courtesy call on President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari today itself. Earlier on Saturday, he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Prior to that, he met with a delegation from the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. During the talks, a nine-point memorandum of understanding was reached.
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A Chinese delegation led by State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meet former Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal in Kathmandu, on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Photo: RSS[/caption]
Maoist leader Shakti Basnet said during the meeting they drew the attention of the Chinese Foreign Minister to create an environment conducive for the smooth operation of the Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi checkpoints which have not come into regular operation for long due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
According to him, various dimensions of Nepal-China relations were also discussed on the occasion.
Maoist Centre Chair Dahal, expounding on the friendly ties between Nepal and China, reiterated Nepal's commitment of not allowing any anti-China activities on Nepali soil. "Nepal is always steadfast on the one-China policy and we will not allow Nepal's territory to be used against any country," he said.
Chairman Dahal said they believe that projects related to BRI to which China has committed and which are tied to Nepal's economic development will be forwarded.
The Chinese foreign minister was urged to help reduce Nepal's trade deficit with China. The increasing trade deficit of the country has been affected by the disruption of transits points at the Nepal-China border due to Covid 19. The Maoist Center leadership offered a 'special' thank to the Government of China for its assistance to Nepal during the pandemic.
In response, the Chinese minister on behalf of the Chinese government committed to carrying on with its assistance in the economic and social development of Nepal.
China as a neighbour and as a country that has friendly relations with Nepal has been supporting and would continue the country's eagerness for its development, he said.
Present during the meeting were also CPN (MC) leaders Narayan Kaji Shrestha and the personal secretary of Dahal, Ramesh Malla.
The Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister paid a courtesy call on President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari today itself. Earlier on Saturday, he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Prior to that, he met with a delegation from the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. During the talks, a nine-point memorandum of understanding was reached.
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Published Date: March 27, 2022, 12:00 am
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