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Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal has said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Project is in the final stage of implementation.

Addressing the Nepal-China Business Summit on Sunday, Prime Minister Dahal said that Nepal joined the BRI Project in 2017 and is now in the final stage of its implementation.

The Prime Minister said that work is being done on cross-border economic zones, road corridors, railways and transmission lines between Nepal and China.

He said that Nepal had imported goods from third countries by using the Chinese port some time ago.

“Importing goods from third countries by using the Chinese port is the implementation of Nepal-China transit agreement.

Prime Minister Dahal said that Chinese President Xi Jinping and he discussed the issue of taking economic cooperation and partnership ahead.

The Prime Minister said that Chinese President Xi and he had a serious discussion on strengthening the cross-border connectivity.

Saying that Nepal is a suitable country for investment, he urged the Chinese businessmen to increase investment in the country.

“Nepal has become a very attractive destination for Chinese industry to invest,” he said.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Dahal also discussed the historical relationship between the two countries.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is currently on an official visit to the People's Republic of China, arrived in Beijing today.

He arrived here at 11 am local time from Hangzhou where he attended the opening of the 19th Asian Games.

The PM is scheduled to address the Nepal-China Business Summit to be held in Beijing today.

The Summit is organized by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and CCPIT, the umbrella organization of Chinese industrialists and business persons, in coordination with the Embassy of Nepal in China.

More than 100 industrialists and business persons of Nepal and China will be taking part in the Investment Summit.

The areas of investment between Nepal and China would be identified as well as promotion of investment in Nepal would be discussed during the Summit.

Nepal's Ambassador to China, Bishnu Pukar Shrestha, will host a dinner in honor of PM Dahal and the Nepali entourage accompanying him on the China visit today.

Lawmaker of Texas State, US, Salman Bhojani, has shown keen interest in promoting tourism in Nepal.

Stating that he developed deep love towards Nepal and Nepali people, he would assist actively for promotion of tourism and Nepali community.

In his first ever visit to Nepal, Bhojani said, "I'm overwhelmed with unbound happiness."

At an interaction before heading to Mt Everest base camp on Saturday, he said, "I've arrived here today all because of the assistance of Nepalis living in the US. My love and good will continues in Nepal."

He is the first Muslim lawmaker with Pakistani origin in Texas State, USA. He is popular among Nepali community there. Bhojani reminded that he had visited Nepali community wearing a dhaka cap and daura suruwal while requesting to vote during the election.

"Nepali community is thriving in Texas, USA. I had communicated in Nepali language during the election campaign," he shared, adding that Nepal is rich in natural beauty and culture, which he believed would contribute to tourism and economic prosperity.

According to him, tourism can be a significant medium to prop up the economy. Nepal houses the Sagarmatha, Pashupatinath, Lumbini and other historic places. They are related to Nepal's prestige and glory.

Bhojani's life struggle and success is inspiring for others. The person who worked at a gas station in 2003 is now a Texas lawmaker and an attorney. He continued his study despite struggle.

He vowed to continue visiting Nepal along with family for the promotion of tourism and assisting for sustainable peace and development.

In Texas, he is very familiar with Nepali community. He played a role in observing Nepal Day in his State. Similarly, his leading role to recognize Nepalis' festivals as Dashain, Tihar and Teej for public holidays in Texas is equally unforgettable. Moreover, he is actively involved in solving problems such as citizenship and employment for Nepalis.

Bhojani is a successful business icon as well.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and US President Joe Biden held a meeting in New York on Friday.

In the brief meeting, they discussed matters of collaboration in mutual interest between the two countries, said PM Dahal's Press Advisor, Govinda Acharya.

US First Lady Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden, and daughter of Prime Minister Dahal, Ganga Dahal, were also present on the occasion.