Chinese President Xi received the credentials from Nepal’s ambassador after eight month delay

Bishnu Pukar Shrestha, the Nepali Ambassador to China, has finally presented his letter of credence to Chinese President Xi Jinping, eight months after his appointment to the post.

Chinese President Xi Jinping received the credentials from ambassador Shrestha at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.

Shrestha was appointed as ambassador in August of last year by then President Bidya Devi Bhandari, following the recommendation of the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led government.

During the occasion , Xi said that China is willing to work with the international community to promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, and advocate the common values of humanity.