Chinese Ambassador Calls on Nepal's Communication Minister, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation

Kathmandu. The Ambassador of China to Nepal, Zhang Mao Ming, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Bikram Timilsina, today. Discussions were held on Nepal-China relations, mutual interests, and bilateral cooperation, according to the Ministry of Communications' secretariat.

During the meeting, Ambassador Zhang Mao Ming congratulated Nepal on the formation of a new government and expressed the view that cooperation should be expanded in various fields to further deepen and strengthen the existing friendship between the two neighboring nations in the coming days.

He noted that with the formation of a stable and strong government after the political changes in Nepal, unprecedented opportunities have been created for economic and social development, and stated that China is willing to cooperate in such transformations.

Ambassador Zhang informed that China is adopting a policy focused on quality production based on technology, and emphasized the priority given to the fields of artificial intelligence and the latest information technology.

He also informed about the possibility of Nepal cooperating with China in such advanced technology sectors. Furthermore, he expressed his expectation that a smooth and favorable environment would be created for various companies operating in Nepal with Chinese investment.

On the occasion, Minister of Communications Dr. Bikram Timilsina stated that Nepal has always prioritized continuous cooperation, mutual interests, and development partnerships with China. He highlighted the ample potential for cooperation between the two countries in connectivity infrastructure development, digital infrastructure expansion, and information technology-based sectors.

Minister Timilsina clarified that the Nepali government prioritizes technology-based, governance-friendly service delivery and stated that further work will be done in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and digital service expansion. He also mentioned that the government's priority is to make state mechanisms effective, transparent, and accountable through digital means in recent times.

Clarifying that the government is always ready to resolve any issues faced by companies with Chinese investment while operating in Nepal, Minister Timilsina stated that efforts are necessary to further deepen the historical relationship between Nepal and China for the mutual benefit of both countries.