Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song called on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday. Earlier on Friday, the Chinese Ambassador had presented a letter of credence to President Bidya Devi Bhandari. During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar this morning, the duo discussed implementation of BRI Project, development of Nepal’s infrastructure, Nepal-China relations and mutual interests among others, the Baluwatar source said.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Dahal said that Nepal has effectively implemented the agreements signed with China earlier.

He further said that Nepal is always committed to One-China policy. The Ambassador said that China will always be with Nepal on the path of economic and infrastructure development and prosperity. Meanwhile, he expressed his sadness over the Yeti Airlines plane crash in Pokhara on Sunday. There were 68 passengers and four crew members on board the plane. Among the passengers, 53 were Nepalis, five Indian nationals, four Russians, two Koreans and one each from Ireland, Argentina, Australia and France, Yeti Airlines said in a press release. Chen Song is known as the expert on Asian affairs. He is the deputy director general at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Chinese Ambassador is considered to be an expert on Nepal affairs.