PM Oli, Vice President Han hold bilateral meeting

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Vice President of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng held a meeting  at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing today. 

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Oli is currently on an official visit to China.

During the meeting, the Chinese side discussed the expansion of bilateral diplomatic relations as well as the promotion of projects that would benefit both countries. Similarly, the Nepali side reiterated its clear commitment to the One-China policy and expressed its commitment not to allow its territory to be used against China. 

On the occasion, Vice President Han hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting Nepali delegation.

Earlier, Prime Minister Oli left for Beijing today after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Summit held in Tianjin.

 

 

Manang by-election: EC calls for party registration

EC calls political parties for registration in view of upcoming PA by-election in Manang

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice inviting political parties to register for participation in the upcoming Province Assembly (PA) by-election scheduled for November 3. 

The by-election will be held in Manang PA Constituency-2, which falls under the House of Representatives (HoR) Constituency-1.

The EC has called on all political parties registered with the Commission to submit applications for official recognition for contesting in the by-election in Gandaki Province. 

The election will be conducted under the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system, and will elect a member to the Gandaki Provincial Assembly from the constituency.

This registration process is being carried out in accordance with Article 271 of the Constitution of Nepal and the provisions of the Political Parties Act. The registration shall be ensured from Bhadra 19 to 25 (September 4 to 10).

Political parties must submit their applications in the prescribed format as per the Political Parties Regulation.

Applications must include: the full and abbreviated name of the party, date of establishment, date of registration, address of the central office, mailing address, contact telephone number and email address and any other details as required by the Election Commission.

This by-election has been mandated by a verdict from the Supreme Court, which convicted Rajiv Gurung, also known as Deepak Manange, in a criminal offense, declaring him ineligible to hold the position of Gandaki PA member, thereby vacating the seat.

 

 

 

Prime Minister Oli in Beijing

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli arrived in Beijing today following his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.

The Prime Minister travelled from Tianjin to Beijing by train. 

Local government officials and artists gathered at Tianjin Railway Station to bid farewell to the Prime Minister and his delegation.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Oli is scheduled to meet with Han Zheng, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, today, in Beijing.

 

PM Oli to leave for Beijing from Chinese port city Tianjin

With the conclusion of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025in Tianjin City of China on Monday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is leaving for Beijing today.

In the Chinese capital city, PM Oli is scheduled to meet with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng today. 

Likewise, the PM and Nepali delegation would join the welcome banquet hosted by the Vice President of China.   

PM Oli has already held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, China. 

The Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on September 3.