Staff Correspondent
KATHMANDU, Nov. 21 – A meeting between leaders of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) [CPN (UML)] and the Communist Party of China (CPC) took place in Beijing on Wednesday, as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli prepares for his upcoming visit to China.
Deepak Gyawali, a member of the UML publicity department, said that both sides expressed hope the visit would deepen mutual relations and cooperation between the two nations.
Ishwar Pokharel, senior vice chair of UML, said he believed Prime Minister Oli’s visit would enhance the bond between Nepal and China, marking a significant step in advancing past agreements and setting a foundation for future collaboration.
Liu Jianchao, head of the CPC’s Foreign Affairs Department, emphasized the strong expectations from both China and Nepal, adding that the Chinese government was eager to welcome Prime Minister Oli. He noted that both nations should aim to maximize their historical relationship for the benefit of mutual development.
Sun Haiyan, the deputy minister of the CPC’s Foreign Affairs Department, assured that China would continue supporting Nepal’s development, underlining the importance of the two countries working together for regional prosperity.
A 15-member delegation, led by Pokharel, is currently in China, invited by the CPC’s Foreign Affairs Department.
