Chinese minister meets leader Dahal, Baidya separately
KATHMANDU: Visiting Chinese delegation led by Assistant Minister for International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Dou Enyong called on UCPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the latter's residence at Lazimpat on Monday.
In the meeting, they discussed issues related to the ongoing constitution drafting process and current political development in Nepal.
The delegation arrived here on a three-day visit on Sunday.
Accordign to UCPN-Maoist General Secretary Krishna Bahadur Mahara, the Chinese team inquired about the latest political development and ongoing constitution drafting process.
Assistant Minister Dou said that China was willing to support the constitution drafting process as per Nepal's wish. In the meeting, discussions were also held about ways to expand the cordial relations between the two parties, leader Mahara added.
Similarly, the Chinese visiting team called on CPN-Maoist Chairman Mohan Baidya at his party headquarters, Buddhanagar this afternoon.
On the occasion, they held discussion on contemporary political affairs as well as bilateral relations between his party and the Communist Party of China.
During the meeting, Baidya urged the Chinese team to correct the recent agreement made by China and India to open a bilateral trade point through Lipulek, which is Nepal's territory, said party Vice-Chair CP Gajurel.
The CPN–Maoist party praised the Chinese side for respecting Nepal's sovereignty, integrity and independence, and hoped that it would continue in the future also.