Beijing 23 September: On the afternoon of September 23, President Xi Jinping met with Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda, who is visiting to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games and paid an official visit at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Nepal are connected by mountains and rivers and are friendly for generations. In the 68 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have adhered to the five principles of peaceful coexistence, and set a model of equal treatment and win-win cooperation between large and small countries.u

 China and Nepal are mutual partners and opportunities on the road to national development and prosperity. China attaches great importance to China-Nepal relations and is willing to strengthen the docking of development strategies with Nepal to promote new progress in China-Nepal relations.

Xi Jinping stressed that the two sides should always understand and support each other on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns, and constantly consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations. China and Nepal have continuously achieved positive results in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and the cross-Himalayan multi-dimensional interconnection network has begun to take shape. 

The two sides should focus on promoting infrastructure interconnection, expanding transit transportation cooperation, and helping Nepal transform from a “land-locked country” to a “land-land-link country” as soon as possible. China encourages Chinese enterprises to invest in Nepal and promote Nepal’s exports to China. It is willing to strengthen the exchange of governance experience with Nepal and provide help to the best of its ability for Nepal’s economic and social development. China and Nepal have a wide range of common interests in international and regional affairs. 

China is willing to strengthen multilateral cooperation with Nepal, safeguard the common interests of the two countries and developing countries, and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Prachanda said that President Xi Jinping is a visionary world leader and a good friend of all Nepalese people. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has made remarkable development achievements, and will certainly make greater achievements on the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Nepal is a friend and partner who understands, relies on and supports each other. 

Prachanda stress that Nepal sincerely thanks China for its selfless help in economic construction, poverty alleviation and anti-epidemic. Nepal firmly adheres to the one-China policy. ‘Taiwan and Tibet are both inseparable parts of China’s territory. ‘ Nepal will not allow any force to use Nepal’s territory to engage in undermining China’s sovereignty and security. This position is unwavering and unshakable. Nepal highly appreciates and will actively participate in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and promote the construction of a cross-Himalayan multi -dimensional interconnection network, which is believed to greatly contribute to the economic development of Nepal. Nepal supports a series of important conceptual initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, and is willing to work with China to promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction, safeguard the common interests of developing countries, and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. I believe that the Hangzhou Asian Games, which opens tonight, will be a wonderful success and promote mutual understanding and friendship among Asian people.

Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, Chen Yiqin and others leaders of PRC attended the meeting. Foreign minister NPSaud along with Nepal PM delegation members are participating in a meeting.