Kathmandu, September 20

Vice-president Nanda Bahadur Pun today said Nepal and China have been exploring new areas of mutually beneficial co-operation in recent years, and they have made significant achievements in widening and deepening bilateral relations for common interest.

Pun made this statement while addressing the opening ceremony of the 17th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, China.

In his speech, Pun highlighted the centuries-old exemplary relations of trust and understanding between Nepal and China and stressed the need to further accelerate mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in the days to come, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Later in the day, Pun also addressed the Belt and Road Cooperation Development Conference on Business Community of Shared Future during the 17th Western China International Fair in Chengdu.

He said both Nepal and China are committed to intensifying the implementation of the MoU on Belt and Road Initiative to enhance cooperation for connectivity. The vice-president shed light on the favourable investment climate and opportunities in Nepal, and called on Chinese entrepreneurs to take advantage of such opportunities for mutual benefit.

He urged Chinese tourism entrepreneurs to publicise Nepal among Chinese citizens on the occasion of Visit Nepal Year 2020, and also invited Chinese tourists to visit Nepal, a top global tourist destination in China’s immediate neighbourhood, according to the MoFA press release.

The vice president arrived in Chengdu yesterday to participate in the fair.