16th Meeting of Nepal-China Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism begins

 Kathmandu, June 25: The 16th meeting of Nepal-China Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism is in progress in Kathmandu since 10:30 am today.

Spokesperson at the Foreign Ministry, Amrit Bahadur Rai, shared that discussion are underway regarding overall areas of Nepal-China bilateral relations and cooperation in the meeting.

Similarly, discussion would be held on exchanging cooperation in different sectors including education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, trade, investment, tourism and financial support and connectivity in the meeting.

Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal on the behalf of Nepal is leading the delegation in the meeting which comprises senior officers of different ministries.

Likewise, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong, is leading the Chinese delegation. Weidong arrived here on Sunday morning for a three-day official visit to attend the meeting.

During his visit, the Vice Minister is scheduled to pay courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minster Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' separately. He is scheduled to return home tomorrow.