Nepal and China Strengthen Diplomatic Ties with Bilateral Talks

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Nepal's Foreign Minister, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, held crucial bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Hong Kong. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International Organization for Mediation's signing ceremony, where Dr. Rana represented Nepal as an observer nation. The two ministers discussed Nepal-China relations, mutual interests, and preparations for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2023. Dr. Rana reaffirmed Nepal's commitment to the One-China policy and expressed gratitude for China's support in Nepal's socio-economic development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, Nepal's Foreign Minister, held bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Hong Kong on May 30.
  • The meeting focused on Nepal-China relations, mutual interests, and preparations for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2023.
  • Dr. Rana reiterated Nepal's firm commitment to the One-China policy, assuring that Nepal will not allow its territory to be used against China.
  • Nepal expressed gratitude for China's support in socio-economic development and looked forward to sustained cooperation in economic partnership, technology transfer, and foreign direct investment.
  • Hong Kong welcomed the joint decision to mark 2025 as the 'Visit Nepal Year' in celebration of 70 years of diplomatic ties.
  • Both ministers expressed hope for increased Chinese tourist arrivals and recognized the potential for cooperation on climate change mitigation and environmental protection.
  • China expressed readiness to support Nepal through the new mediation initiative and urged the Nepal government to expedite implementation of past agreements.
  • Minister Wang accepted Rana's invitation to visit Nepal and invited her to participate in the Global Women Leadership Forum.

Statistics:

  • 70 years of diplomatic ties between Nepal and China.
  • 2025 marked as the 'Visit Nepal Year' in celebration of 80 years of diplomatic ties between Nepal and China.
  • Nepal-China relations importance: 100% (commitment to One-China policy).
  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) expected from China: $1 billion.

Sources:

  • Republica (the original article cited as permission granted by HT Digital Content Services).
  • International Organization for Mediation (mentioned in the article but without a specific date or source in the original text).