In the presence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, a memorandum of understanding on cooperation and cooperation on eight different issues was signed by the officials of the two countries on Tuesday at the Great Hall of the People. Photo Courtesy: Prime Minister’s Secretariat/RSS
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is officially visiting China from December 2 to 5, 2024, with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties and advancing key initiatives. The visit comes after an invitation from Beijing, marking an important engagement for Nepal amidst its ongoing efforts to balance relations with neighboring powers.
The agenda for the visit includes discussions on converting the Chinese loan for Pokhara International Airport into a grant, expediting implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, and potentially signing a new “Framework for Cooperation” under the BRI. This framework emphasizes grants over loans to fund infrastructure and connectivity projects, reflecting Nepal’s cautious stance on debt management. Additionally, the visit will address delays in executing past agreements and explore new projects under the BRI.
This visit highlights Nepal’s intention to enhance its economic and political ties with China while maintaining a balanced approach in its relations with other regional powers like India.
बेइजिङ (चीन), १८ मङ्सिरः
मित्र राष्ट्र चीनको औपचारिक भ्रमणमा रहनुभएका प्रधानमन्त्री केपी शर्मा ओली मङ्गलबार बेइजिङको तियानमेनस्क्वायरस्थित चिनियाँ जनक्रान्तिका शहिदहरुको स्मारकमा पुष्पहार अर्पण गरी श्रद्धाञ्जली कार्यक्रममा सरिक हुँदै । तस्बिर सौजन्यः प्रधानमन्त्रीको सचिवालय÷रासस Beijing (China), 3 December: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has paid his respects by laying flowers at the memorial of martyrs of the Chinese People’s Revolution. He, who is on an official visit to China, today laid a wreath at the memorial of the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Revolution at Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
Tribute program
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, currently on an official visit to China, participated in a ceremonial tribute at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. On Tuesday, he laid wreaths at the memorial to the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Revolution, honoring their sacrifices. This gesture is a customary act of respect in diplomatic visits, symbolizing solidarity and a commitment to strengthening Nepal-China relations.
The visit also includes high-level discussions with Chinese leaders to advance bilateral cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, economic partnerships, and the Belt and Road Initiative projects.
The tribute at the Memorial to the Martyrs of the Chinese People’s Revolution in Tiananmen Square in Beijing commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for China’s liberation, independence, and socialist development. This memorial does not relate to a single event but honors martyrs from various struggles, including the Chinese Revolution, the War of Resistance Against Japan, and the Chinese Civil War.
बेइजिङ (चीन), १८ मङ्सिरः
मित्र राष्ट्र चीनको औपचारिक भ्रमणमा रहनुभएका प्रधानमन्त्री केपी शर्मा ओली मङ्गलबार बेइजिङको तियानमेनस्क्वायरस्थित चिनियाँ जनक्रान्तिका शहिदहरुको स्मारकमा पुष्पहार अर्पण गरी श्रद्धाञ्जली कार्यक्रममा सरिक हुँदै । तस्बिर सौजन्यः प्रधानमन्त्रीको सचिवालय÷रासस Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on an official visit to the friendly nation of China, on Tuesday laid wreaths at the memorial to the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Revolution at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing and entered the tribute program. Photo Courtesy: Prime Minister’s Secretariat/RSS
