KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana is scheduled to return home from China today.
On Friday, Dr. Rana held a bilateral meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Chengdu.
The visit, which began on Thursday, took place at the invitation of Minister Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs.
The visit was part of the preparation for the upcoming official visit of Prime Minister K P Oli to China.
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed various aspects of Nepal-China relations, matters of mutual interest and concern, and the Prime Minister’s upcoming visit.
They also conferred on assistance likely between the two countries during the visit.
Meanwhile, Minister Rana extended an invitation to Minister Wang for a visit to Nepal and congratulated the Government of China and its citizens on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Nepal and China are also preparing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries next year.
Highlighting recent significant developments in Nepal-China relations, Minister Rana expressed her gratitude to the Chinese government for its decision to waive visa fees for Nepali citizens visiting China.
The two ministers also dedicated time to discuss potential bilateral agreements and projects, as well as other areas of cooperation likely to be observed during the Prime Minister’s visit to China.
Minister Dr. Rana left for China on Thursday.
Comment