Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is in Tianjin, China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, today visited the Rice Core Planting Area in Huiguan Village.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Oli and his delegation members were informed about the production of JD 939 paddy seeds in the area and the pilot projects that have been initiated to connect agriculture, tourism and education.

After observing the Rice planting area, Prime Minister Oli also visited the Zhau Eenlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Museum located in 9 Shuishang Park West Road Nankai District.

The leader of the Chinese revolution, Zhau Eenlai, is a former Premier of the People's Republic of China.

During the visit, the Prime Minister was accompanied by First Lady Radhika Shakya and other members of the Nepali delegation.

Prime Minister Oli arrived in China on Saturday, leading the Nepali delegation to the SCO summit, at the friendly invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.