Congratulatory messages have been exchanged today between the Presidents, Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers of Nepal and the People’s Republic of China to mark the special occasion of the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the People’s Republic of China.
Diplomatic relations between Nepal and China was established on 1 August 1955.
On the occasion, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has sent a congratulatory message to President of China Xi Jinping. While extending the warmest congratulations to the Chinese President and the Government and people of China, President Bhandari has stated that strong bond of friendship between the two countries would be further strengthened in the days ahead.
President Bhandari has recalled the historic state visit of President Xi to Nepal in October last year during which Nepal and China decided to elevate their relations to strategic partnership of cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship for development and prosperity. The President has also recalled her state visit to China in April 2019 during which important agreements and understandings were concluded between the two countries. She has commended the progress and prosperity attained by China and wished for the success in realizing two centennial goals of China.
The President has appreciated Chinese cooperation to Nepal in its socio-economic development and the assistance to fight against COVID-19 pandemic through the support of essential medical supplies and sharing of knowledge and experiences.
In a separate message, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has sent congratulatory messages to President of China Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang. In the messages, Prime Minister Oli has extended warm congratulations and best wishes to the Chinese President and Premier and through them to the Government and the people of China on the happy occasion of the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Highlighting the deep-rooted cordial friendship since ages, the Prime Minister has underlined that Nepal has consistently maintained One China Policy and China has always respected Nepal’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence.
