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China has congratulated Sushila Karki for her appointment to the post of Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal.

The northern neighbor also expressed commitment to collaborate to further strengthen mutual relations.

China congratulated Prime Minister Karki in a response to a query of a journalist with the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of China regarding Karki's appointment as the Prime Minister. 

Stating that there has been a friendly-relation between China and Nepal for a long time, the Spokesperson mentioned that China would respect the path of development chosen by the Nepali people independently, according to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu.

"We are ready to work with Nepal to promote the five principles of peaceful co-existence, to exchange and increase support in different sectors and further strengthen bilateral relations," shared the Chinese Embassy quoting the spokesperson.

Newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki assumed office amidst a program in Singhadurbar on Sunday.

The Prime Minister's office has been set up in a new building of the Ministry of Home Affairs after the building of the Prime Minister's Office was set on fire during the Gen Z protests.

Prior to assuming the office, Prime Minister Karki visited the Martyrs' Memorial in Lainchaur and laid a wreath at the statue of the martyrs.

On the recommendation of the Gen Z representatives, President Ram Chandra Poudel appointed former Chief Justice Karki as Prime Minister in line with Article 61 of the Constitution.

Prime Minister Karki is preparing to form a small Cabinet.

Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Karki visited various hospitals to meet the people injured during the Gen Z protests.

Nepal's President, Ram Chandra Poudel, on September 14 issued a very meaningful statement, describing the formation of an interim government as a rare and valuable opportunity.

The President’s new statement was targeted at major political parties that have opposed the dissolution of Parliament, which was recommended by newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki. The statement issued by the President indicates his struggle to protect the constitution and the current political system.

After KP Sharma Oli resigned as Prime Minister following pressure from protests, both the President and the Army Chief were under pressure to appoint representatives of the protestors as the new Prime Minister. However, there were no constitutional provisions to appoint a non-parliamentarian as Prime Minister. At the same time, there was intense pressure to dissolve Parliament and impose a state of emergency.

Amid this scenario, both the Nepal Army and the President engaged in talks with various groups to seek a way out. According to sources, President Poudel was firm that he would not take any decisions that went against the current constitution. Many say the President has hinted at the same in his statement.

Sources close to the President say that the formation of an interim government and the dissolution of Parliament were the only available constitutional options. Therefore, parties should understand this instead of creating troubles by opposing the President’s move.

In his statement, President Poudel appealed to political parties to appease the people, maintain self-restraint, and focus on making the March 5 election a success. After an extremely abnormal situation, a fearful environment, and tense circumstances, a peaceful way out has been achieved through great effort. “The constitution has been saved, the parliamentary system has been saved, and the federal democratic republic has been saved,” the President said. The Nepali people have now been given an opportunity to move forward toward a more developed democracy by conducting elections within six months.

Major political parties—Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Center), and other fringe parties—are opposing the dissolution of Parliament. There are calls for the parties to bridge their differences and support the government in holding elections as soon as possible.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that the Constitution of Nepal ensures the rights of children as a fundamental right, hence calls for an integrated and coordinated role of government and non-government bodies, civil society, parents, schools and other stakeholders for the effective implementation of national and international commitments and constitutional legal provisions regarding children.

Extending his best wishes to all Nepali children and parents on the occasion of National Children's Day today, President Paudel has said that it is still common to hear that some children are deprived of their rights, therefore, it is the responsibility of the relevant stakeholders to prevent all kinds of inhumane treatment, violence and abuse against children.

The National Children's Day is celebrated every year on Bhadra 29, the day Nepal ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The slogan of this year's Children's Day is 'Investment in Children: The Beginning of a Secured Future'.

Wishing that this day will motivate society and the state to work consciously by prioritizing the interests of children, President Paudel has stressed that it is necessary to provide creative, practical, free and quality education, nutritious food, safe drinking water and sanitation, necessary vaccinations and child-friendly health institutions, and policy-level, legal and child-friendly measures for the overall interest of the children. "I hope that this day will help to ensure equal opportunities for children of all groups and communities by creating a safe environment for children at home, school and in the community."