Nepal and China today celebrated the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the People’s Republic of China.
Nepal and China established diplomatic relations on 1 August 1955. The first envoy of China to Nepal used to be the non-resident ambassador, who used to be stationed in New Delhi. But soon, China sent a separate envoy to Nepal and Nepal reciprocated.
On the occasion, Presidents, Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers of Nepal and the People’s Republic of China exchange the congratulatory messages to mark the special day. President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari sent a congratulatory message to President of China Xi Jinping.
President Bhandari – in the message – said that strong bond of friendship between the two countries will be further strengthened in the days ahead. She also recalled the historic state visit of President Xi to Nepal last October during which Nepal and China decided to elevate their relations to Strategic Partnership of Cooperation Featuring Ever-lasting Friendship for Development and Prosperity. The President also recalled her state visit to China in April 2019 during which important agreements and understandings were concluded between the two countries. She has commended the progress and prosperity attained by China and wished for the success in realizing two centennial goals of China. The President has also appreciated Chinese cooperation to Nepal in its socio-economic development and the assistance to fight against Covid-19 pandemic through the support of essential medical supplies and sharing of knowledge and experiences.
Likewise, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has also sent congratulatory messages to President of China Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang. The Prime Minister – in the messages – has extended warm congratulations and best wishes to the Chinese President and Premier and through them to the government and the people of China on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Highlighting the deep-rooted cordial friendship since ages, the Prime Minister underlined that Nepal has consistently maintained ‘One China Policy’ and China has always respected Nepal’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence. He has also recalled the historic state visit of the Chinese President to Nepal in October 2019, and his two official visits to China in 2016 and 2018. The Prime has also expressed commitment to translate the consensus reached during the visits into action. “The bilateral agreements concluded during these visits on promoting infrastructure development and connectivity, including the Transit Transport Agreement and its Protocol and feasibility study of Nepal-China Cross-border Railway project are significant in enhancing the bilateral cooperation,” his message reads, appreciating the Belt and Road initiative. “It will offer an important platform to Nepal to pursue its development agenda, including those components falling under Trans-Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network.”
Similarly, President of China Xi Jinping – in his congratulatory message to President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari – stated that the two countries have respected and treated each other as equals, strengthened political mutual trust and deepened mutually beneficial cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations 65 years ago. He also expressed his readiness to work with Nepal to push China-Nepal relations forward, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples and make positive contribution to the stability and development of the region.
Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang – in his message – to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that China and Nepal are close neighbours linked by mountains and rivers and added that in 65 years China-Nepal relations and cooperation have advanced stably and continuously. He has expressed desire to work with Nepali side in strengthening multi-dimensional cooperation in various areas, promote Belt and Road cooperation and push bilateral relations to a new stage.
Likewise, foreign minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has sent congratulatory message to State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi. In his congratulatory message, Wang Yi has also expressed his willingness to work together with foreign minister Gyawali to strengthen communication and cooperation, implement the important consensus reached between the leaders and make positive contribution to the development of China-Nepal Strategic Partnership of Cooperation Featuring Ever-lasting Friendship for Development and Prosperity.
Nepal and China established diplomatic relations on 1 August 1955. The first envoy of China to Nepal used to be the non-resident ambassador, who used to be stationed in New Delhi. But soon, China sent a separate envoy to Nepal and Nepal reciprocated.
On the occasion, Presidents, Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers of Nepal and the People’s Republic of China exchange the congratulatory messages to mark the special day. President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari sent a congratulatory message to President of China Xi Jinping.
President Bhandari – in the message – said that strong bond of friendship between the two countries will be further strengthened in the days ahead. She also recalled the historic state visit of President Xi to Nepal last October during which Nepal and China decided to elevate their relations to Strategic Partnership of Cooperation Featuring Ever-lasting Friendship for Development and Prosperity. The President also recalled her state visit to China in April 2019 during which important agreements and understandings were concluded between the two countries. She has commended the progress and prosperity attained by China and wished for the success in realizing two centennial goals of China. The President has also appreciated Chinese cooperation to Nepal in its socio-economic development and the assistance to fight against Covid-19 pandemic through the support of essential medical supplies and sharing of knowledge and experiences.
Likewise, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has also sent congratulatory messages to President of China Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang. The Prime Minister – in the messages – has extended warm congratulations and best wishes to the Chinese President and Premier and through them to the government and the people of China on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Highlighting the deep-rooted cordial friendship since ages, the Prime Minister underlined that Nepal has consistently maintained ‘One China Policy’ and China has always respected Nepal’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence. He has also recalled the historic state visit of the Chinese President to Nepal in October 2019, and his two official visits to China in 2016 and 2018. The Prime has also expressed commitment to translate the consensus reached during the visits into action. “The bilateral agreements concluded during these visits on promoting infrastructure development and connectivity, including the Transit Transport Agreement and its Protocol and feasibility study of Nepal-China Cross-border Railway project are significant in enhancing the bilateral cooperation,” his message reads, appreciating the Belt and Road initiative. “It will offer an important platform to Nepal to pursue its development agenda, including those components falling under Trans-Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network.”
Similarly, President of China Xi Jinping – in his congratulatory message to President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari – stated that the two countries have respected and treated each other as equals, strengthened political mutual trust and deepened mutually beneficial cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations 65 years ago. He also expressed his readiness to work with Nepal to push China-Nepal relations forward, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples and make positive contribution to the stability and development of the region.
Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang – in his message – to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that China and Nepal are close neighbours linked by mountains and rivers and added that in 65 years China-Nepal relations and cooperation have advanced stably and continuously. He has expressed desire to work with Nepali side in strengthening multi-dimensional cooperation in various areas, promote Belt and Road cooperation and push bilateral relations to a new stage.
Likewise, foreign minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has sent congratulatory message to State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi. In his congratulatory message, Wang Yi has also expressed his willingness to work together with foreign minister Gyawali to strengthen communication and cooperation, implement the important consensus reached between the leaders and make positive contribution to the development of China-Nepal Strategic Partnership of Cooperation Featuring Ever-lasting Friendship for Development and Prosperity.
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