KATHMANDU: A zoom meeting between the top leaders of major political parties of Nepal and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has started.

The meeting between the leaders of the two countries is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic that is taking a heavy toll on human health globally.

The Chinese Communist Party’s Minister of the International Department Song Tao and Deputy Minister Chen Zhou are participating in the meeting representing the International Department of the CCP.

Similarly, CPN-UML General Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokharel, CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Janata Samajwadi Party Chairman Upendra Yadav are attending the meeting from Nepal side.

Also participating in the zoom meeting are Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) Chairman Narayan Man Bijukchhe, Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Pashupati Shumsher Rana and National Assembly Chairman Ganesh Timalsina.

It is learnt that CCP will provide medical supplies to the political parties of Nepal to fight the COVID-19.

The CCP is holding an interaction with the leaders of Nepal on the occasion of its 100th anniversary of its establishment today.

The CCP has been holding such kinds of meetings with the political parties of Nepal for years.