China’s deputy speaker and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Xiao Jie paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today.
During the meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister, Baluwatar, he wished for the success of Sagarmatha Sambaad taking place in Kathmandu from May 16 and showed willingness to enhance long-standing and friendly relations between Nepal and China with high-priority, according to the PM Oli's Secretariat.
Stating that China has always wished for Nepal's development and prosperity, leader Xiao recalled that the official visit of Prime Minister Oli last December was successful.
Similarly, Prime Minister Oli appreciated China's speedy progress in the development and information technology sector and its impacts across the world, saying Nepal and China have been enjoying close and cordial relationship for a long time.
Reiterating Nepal's firm commitment to the one-China principle, the Prime Minister stressed that both countries should take initiative for the implementation of past agreements signed between them.
Prime Minister Oli's Chief Advisor, Bishnu Prasad Rimal, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, Nepal's Ambassador to China, Dr Krishna Prasad Oli and high-ranking officials of the Foreign Ministry among others were present on the occasion.
