PM offers Nepal to use Mongla, Chattogram seaports
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina again proposed Nepal to use Mongla and Chattogram seaports alongside Syedpur airport for mutual benefits, daily-sun. com reported.
"Nepal can take advantage of using our Mongla and Chittagong ports," she said while a visiting parliamentary delegation from Nepal paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at her official Ganabhaban residence here this morning.
Chairperson, International Relations Committee, House of Representatives, Federal Parliament, Nepal, Pabitra Niruola Kharel led the Nepalese delegation, according to a press release of the Press Wing of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Mentioning that Bangladesh is developing Syedpur Airport as a regional airport, the premier said, "Neighboring countries including Nepal can use the airport."
During the meeting, both the sides expressed their eagerness to consolidate further the relations between the two countries alongside strengthening bilateral cooperation on business and trade for mutual benefits.
Expressing her gratitude to the leadership and the people of Nepal for supporting Bangladesh during the Liberation War in 1971, Sheikh Hasina said her government attaches great importance to maintaining good relations with neighboring countries, including Nepal.
The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the delegation visited Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi and Bangladesh Parliament and went to Tungipara through the much-cherished iconic Padma Bridge.
At the outset, the Nepalese delegation thanked the government of Bangladesh for arranging an excellent program for them, according to daily-sun.com
The delegation members expressed great satisfaction that Nepal and Bangladesh have been enjoying cordial relations over the years.
They mentioned that this year was very significant for both countries for celebrating the 50th year of establishing diplomatic relations.
They suggested that the two countries could further consolidate their cooperation in sectors like power, hydroelectricity, tourism, education, ICT, connectivity, and people to people contact.
They emphasized high-level visits on a regular basis to strengthen the friendly ties.
The delegation appreciated Prime Minister for her visionary leadership and the recent socio-economic development, which they termed as very impressive.
The Nepalese delegation included Chandtara Kumari, MP, Dr. Deepak Prakash Bhatt, MP, Dev Prasad Timalsena, MP, Lila Devi Sitaula, MP, Narad Muni Rana, MP, and Sarala Kumari Yadav, MP, daily-sun.com reported.
Nepal takes China's side on Taiwan tension, reiterates one-China policy
Following tensions between China and the US over Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Nepal is closely following the evolving situation in the Taiwan straits.
Taking to Twitter, The Ministry said that Nepal has always been upholding One-China Policy.
Both Nepal and China have been respecting each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence, the Ministry said.
As a peace-loving country, Nepal is in favor of continued peace and stability in the region, Ministry said.
Nepal has been closely looking at recent Taiwan issue: Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Nepal has been closely looking at the recent Taiwan issue.
Organizing a press conference on Friday, the Ministry clarified that Nepal is aware about the Taiwan issue.
Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sewa Lamsal said that Nepal is committed to One-China policy.
"Nepal and China have always been supporting each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity and national independence," she said, adding "As Nepal is a peaceful country, it is always in favor of international peace."
Nepal is committed to One-China policy: Minister Khand tells Chinese envoy
Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has reiterated that Nepal is committed to One-China policy.
Minister Khand told Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi that Nepal is committed to One-China policy.
The duo held a meeting at the Home Ministry on Friday.
"Nepal is in favor of One-China policy," Minister Khand said, adding "Nepal will never allow any forces to use its territory for anti-China separatist activities."
Recalling US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan, the Chinese Ambassador expressed her confidence that Nepal will be committed to One-China policy.
