New Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Maoming, Arrives, Pledges to Elevate Bilateral Ties

Kathmandu. The new Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Maoming, has arrived in Nepal. He assumed his duties upon arriving on Friday.

Assuming his duties, Ambassador Chen pledged to take the relationship between the two countries to new heights. As the 23rd Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, he emphasized the need to move forward hand-in-hand to build a 'China-Nepal shared future'.

He praised China's consistent support for the protection of Nepal's national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and Nepal's firm commitment to the 'One-China' principle. Ambassador Chen stated that during his tenure in Nepal, he would prioritize 'people-oriented diplomacy' and committed that the Chinese Embassy in Nepal would act as a guardian for the interests of Chinese citizens residing here and protect their legitimate rights.

Stating that serving as a trusted envoy of President Xi Jinping is both an honor and a responsibility, he mentioned that Nepal and China are not only inseparable neighbors connected by mountains and rivers but also partners in friendship and shared development spanning generations. He said, 'In the 71 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, our two countries have set an excellent example of good neighbors by supporting each other through thick and thin.'

Recalling that President Xi Jinping's historic visit to Nepal in 2019 further elevated bilateral relations, he stated that cooperation under the BRI would be further strengthened.

Informing that 2026 marks the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, Ambassador Chen expressed confidence that China's modernization and high-level opening up would create new development opportunities for Nepal. He also mentioned working together on the unity of the 'Global South' and various global issues.

Chen replaces the former Ambassador Chen Song, who has returned home after completing his term. Chen, who previously served as the Deputy Director-General of the Asian Affairs Department of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is considered an expert on Nepal affairs.

His arrival comes amidst elections in Nepal and a changing geopolitical landscape. He is not new to Nepal. Chen has visited Nepal on various occasions before and has repeatedly participated in high-level meetings with Nepali officials.