Chairman of National Assembly Narayan Prasad Dahal Meets Newly Appointed Chinese Ambassador Chen Maoming

Kathmandu. The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Maoming, paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal.

Ambassador Chen paid a courtesy call on Chairman Dahal at his office in Singha Durbar on Monday. During the meeting, discussions were held on bilateral relations, parliamentary cooperation, mutual assistance, and current affairs.

During the meeting, Chairman Dahal welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador Chen to Nepal and said, "Welcome to Nepal. I hope that under your tenure, Nepal-China relations will become even closer and reach greater heights."

Discussing the long-standing relationship between Nepal and China, Chairman Dahal stated that the relationship between the two countries is strong and deep not only at the diplomatic level but also at the people-to-people level.

Informing that the House of Representatives election was completed in Nepal on Falgun 21 and the process for forming a new government is underway, Chairman Dahal stated that the assistance provided by the Chinese government during the difficult situation arising after the 'Jana Andolan' (People's Movement) and the election time was commendable.

Recalling Nepal's commitment to the One-China policy, Chairman Dahal stated that Nepal will continue to move forward in the coming days in accordance with Nepal's constitution, non-aligned foreign policy, and the principles of Panchsheel. Chairman Dahal discussed that China's assistance in Nepal's infrastructure development, as well as economic and social sectors, has been invaluable, and expressed confidence that cooperation will continue in the future.

Chairman Dahal expressed confidence that the Memorandums of Understanding and agreements reached between the two countries at various times, including the BRI, will be implemented with priority, emphasizing that this will further strengthen and solidify the relationship between the two countries.

Chairman Dahal expressed his desire for direct flights to operate from China to Pokhara and Lumbini International Airports and urged Ambassador Chen to take initiative for this. During the meeting, he also requested initiatives for the development of road networks and border infrastructure for connectivity.

On the occasion, Ambassador Chen stated that a mutually beneficial friendly relationship has been maintained since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He mentioned that after the exchange of visits at the level of the Presidents of both countries, cooperation and assistance between the two countries have significantly increased, and relations have reached a new height.

Expressing happiness over the peaceful completion of elections in Nepal, Ambassador Chen stated his belief that Nepal will enter a new phase of development along with political stability.

He expressed optimism that if agreements between China and Nepal, including the BRI, are advanced quickly, it will lead to further development in the shared prosperity of the people of both countries.

The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the National Assembly, Tul Bahadur Kandel, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Parliament Secretariat, and officials from the Chinese Embassy.