Nepal and China, at the meeting held between the foreign ministers of the two countries, highlighted the progress of connectivity projects such as cross-border railway project, Tokha-Chhahare tunnel, highway and economic corridor projects, among others.

The issues were discussed during the meeting of Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Chengdu. Friday afternoon.

“During the talks, both sides focused on issues related to trade, connectivity, investment, tourism and people-to-people relations,” said a press release issued by Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the bilateral meeting. “The foreign ministers highlighted the progress in connectivity projects such as the cross-border railway project, Tokha-Chhahare tunnel, highway and economic corridor projects, among others.”

Emphasizing the importance of regular high-level visits to further strengthen bilateral relations, the two ministers held comprehensive discussions on the preparations for Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s upcoming high-level visit to China. ministry.

Foreign Minister Deuba visited China on Thursday to lay the foundation for the prime minister’s visit, which is scheduled to begin on December 2.

“Wang said the two sides are making joint efforts to promote cooperation on all fronts, make progress under the Belt and Road Initiative, and advance the construction of the inter-Himalayan multidimensional connectivity network,” Chinese news agency Xinhua reported.

According to Xinhua, Wang said China is ready to work with Nepal to embrace new hopes for developing China-Nepal relations by seizing the opportunity of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Minister Deuba reiterated that Nepal has always supported the “One China Principle” and will not allow any anti-China activities on Nepalese territory, and reaffirmed both sides’ support for sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-intervention. He said he did. .

“The leaders expressed their pleasure to celebrate 2025 as the ‘Year of Visiting Nepal’ for Chinese tourists, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations, with the aim of further strengthening people-to-people connections, among other events,” the press release said. .

According to the ministry, the two foreign ministers also underlined that both sides should make joint efforts to accelerate the implementation of ongoing projects and implement the agreements and understandings reached between the two countries and their leaders on various occasions.

Foreign Minister Deuba thanked the Chinese government for its continuous support and cooperation towards the socio-economic development of Nepal.

The statement stated that at the meeting, the two ministers shared views on general bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest and cooperation at bilateral, regional and global levels.

Nepal’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Krishna Prasad Oli, Nepal’s Consul General in Chengdu Suresh Raut and other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal’s Embassy in Beijing and Nepal’s Consulate General in Chengdu were present. meeting. The Chinese side consisted of senior officials of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister Deuba will return to Kathmandu on Saturday.