Photo Exhibition on China’s Annual Sessions held in Kathmandu

A one-day photo exhibition entitled “Exploring Economic Opportunities: Nepal’s Development in the Context of China’s Economy” was successfully held in Nepal on Sunday.

The event organized by Friends of Silk Road Club – Nepal showcased major highlights of China’s Annual Sessions National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference 2024.

This year's Two Sessions had a particular significance as 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Inaugurating the event, former Deputy Prime Minister and CPN-ML General Secratary CP Mainali stressed on the importance of the Two Sessions, and how China’s rise poses opportunity for Nepal, especially for economic development and prosperity.

Recalling the Chinese Communist Party’s history and revolution and how generations of visionary Chinese leaders have led their people to create unprecedented development miracles, Mainali mentioned that China’s rise could be inspirational for other countries including Nepal. He also praised China’s continuous commitment to promote common development of all nations.

He also took the occasion to suggest the Nepali parties and leaders to practice multi-party cooperation rather than multi-party competition.

On the occasion, Leela Mani Paudyal, former Nepali Ambassador to China, explained about major accomplishments of China's top legislature and top political advisory body. Stressing on how the northern neighbor has been promoting high-quality development, Paudyal suggested that Nepal can take benefits in multiple areas.

Sharing his experiences of witnessing the mega Two Sessions up close in the past, the former ambassador pointed out that there are immense possibilities for Nepal in the fields like renewable energy, science and technology, agriculture and tourism, among others.

He further expressed confidence that the Belt and Road Initiative will be instrumental in promoting Nepal’s economic progress.

Over 30 photos were displayed in one-day photo exhibition, held inside the Patan Durbar Square, and witnessed by people from different walks of life and general public.