Chinese Leader Yuan’s Visit to Nepal Aims to Implement Plans Agreed Upon During President Xi’s Previous Visit

Chinese leader Yuan Jiajun, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, emphasized that the main purpose of his visit to Nepal is to ensure the successful implementation of various projects and programs agreed upon during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Nepal in 2019.

During a courtesy meeting with Acting Prime Minister and Defense Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka on Sunday at the Ministry of Defense, Singh Darbar, Acting Prime Minister Khadka congratulated Yuan on his recent appointment and expressed his belief that Nepal-China relations would further strengthen during Yuan’s tenure.

Khadka recalled the long-standing cordial relationship between Nepal and China, spanning centuries, and praised China’s remarkable progress in economic, social, and technological development. He expressed the opinion that China’s achievements could serve as an inspiration for Nepal.

Acknowledging the close and cordial defense relations between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Khadka expressed gratitude for the Chinese Army’s support in enhancing the capacity of the Nepali Army.

He highlighted several areas of potential cooperation between Nepal and China, including agriculture, food security, industrial development, employment, urbanization, physical infrastructure, trade expansion, culture, and tourism development.

Yuan’s visit also focuses on continuing the cooperation program initiated by China to reduce poverty in Nepal. He mentioned the positive relationship between the Nepali Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and expressed interest in further exchanges and cooperation in training and capacity building in the future.

The strengthening of Nepal-China relations was traced back to former Prime Minister  Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala’s visit to China in March 1960, further solidifying the ties between the two nations.

During the meeting, Yuan expressed gratitude for Nepal’s commitment to the one-China policy and praised Nepal’s assurance of not permitting its land to be used for activities against China.

As a gesture of goodwill, Yuan invited Acting Prime Minister Khadka to visit China at an appropriate time. The meeting highlights the mutual interest and commitment to deepening cooperation between Nepal and China for the benefit of both nations.