Chinese ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi called on Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota at the latter’s official residence in Lainchaur on Friday.

During the meeting, Speaker Sapkota and Chinese ambassador Hou talked on matters of bilateral relations, mutual interest and concern between Nepal and China.

On the occasion, Speaker Sapkota lauded China for the achievement it has made in poverty alleviation in the recent decade, for the initiatives it has taken to control the COVID-19 pandemic and its maturity as regards neighborhood policy and international diplomacy.

Reiterating that Nepal is consistently committed to the One-China policy, he said the country is always conscious about not allowing its land to be used against any neighboring nation.

He was of the opinion that all should respect the policy of non-interference on the sovereignty and internal affairs of any nation in line with the United Nations Charter and the principles of 'Panchasheel'.

Speaker Sapkota recalled his virtual interaction in April with Chairperson of the National People's Congress of China Li Zhanshu. He expressed that the bilateral relations between the two countries could be further expanded and strengthened through the exchange of visits and sharing of experience among the parliamentary friendship groups and the parliaments of both countries.

The Speaker thanked the People's Republic of China for its continued support to Nepal's economic-social sector as well as in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and during big natural disasters.

They also discussed the operation of trade transit points between the two countries.

In the meeting, Chinese ambassador Hou said that Nepal is a good neighbor of China and highly commended the former's pledge to the One-China policy.

She further said that China has always been resolutely supporting the independence, sovereignty and national indivisibility of Nepal.

Ambassador Hou pledged China's continued support and assistance for Nepal's development and prosperity in the coming days as well.