Kathmandu, 22 October: The First Conference of Nepal-China Political Parties’ Joint Consultation Mechanism on Belt and Road Cooperation for Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network was virtually organized by International Department of Communist Party of China (IDCPC) recently.
Addressing the conference former Prime Minister and Chairman of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that bilateral relationship between Nepal and China is characterized by good neighborliness, harmonious coexistence, equality, ever-lasting friendship, trust and cooperation.
He reiterated the NCP’s firm commitment to One-China policy, acknowledging that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory and Hong Kong, Tibet and Xinjiang affairs are China’s internal affairs. “We are determined on not allowing any anti-China activities on our soil. I also would like to thank Chinese side for firm support to Nepal in upholding independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nepal,” he said.
Dahal said that the BRI was an important opportunity to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly pursue common prosperity between us and dedicate ourselves in maintaining peace, stability and development in the region. He said that the BRI would open new vistas of opportunities for advancing cooperation in diverse fields between our two friendly neighbors for the benefit of both the peoples and countries
As Nepal attaches great importance to the Belt and Road Cooperation and Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network and has accorded high priority in advancing its healthy development.
Nepal and China are now working on finalizing the implementation of the BRI and for building Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network. The MoU on cooperation under BRI signed between the two countries in 2017 aims to strengthen cooperation in connectivity sectors including transit transport, logistic systems, transport network security and related infrastructures development such a railway, road, civil aviation, power grid, information and communication.
The signing of the Transit Transport Agreement during Prime Minister KP Oli’s first visit was a landmark development with a far-reaching strategic significance for both Nepal and China. The high-level visits held recently have contributed in deepening friendship by elevating Nepal-China bilateral relations to strategic partnership featuring everlasting friendship for development and prosperity.
President Xi’s vision for ‘building a community of a shared future for humanity and greater cooperation among nations particularly through the BRI for economic prosperity’ is commendable.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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