Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, December 3, for a courtesy meeting.  

During the discussion, the two leaders reviewed Nepal-China relations and exchanged views on various matters of mutual interest, according to RSS, the state-owned news agency.  

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Oli held bilateral talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The discussions included delegations from both sides and concluded with the signing of several agreements to strengthen cooperation in key areas.  

The agreements encompassed: Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on enhancing Nepal-China trade, development projects, economic and technical cooperation, volunteer Chinese language teachers, and communication technology between Nepal Television and China Media Group; Exchange of documents related to the construction of the Tokha-Chhahare Tunnel, cash assistance, and the completion of the Basantapur Nine-Story Palace reconstruction; and a protocol concerning the export of processed buffalo meat.  

The Prime Minister is accompanied by his wife, Radhika Shakya, along with advisors Bishnu Rimal and Yubaraj Khatiwada, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, federal lawmakers, Chief Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal, senior government officials, and private sector representatives.  

Prime Minister Oli, who arrived in Beijing on Monday, is scheduled to return to Nepal on Thursday, December 5.  

RSS