It's official! 🚀 Chinese President Xi Jinping met up with Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday, and they're taking their friendship to the next level. 🌟
Xi and Oli, who are basically neighbors connected by epic mountains and rivers 🌄, are all about strengthening their strategic partnership. With next year marking the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations 🎉, both leaders are pumped to enhance cooperation between their countries.
Xi emphasized that China places Nepal in a super important spot on its neighborhood diplomacy map 🗺️. He expressed China's support for Nepal's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. 🤝
The two nations are gearing up to deepen practical cooperation, especially through the Belt and Road Initiative 🤩. They're talking about boosting connectivity in ports, transportation, power grids, and communications. Imagine the possibilities! 🚅⚡📡
Xi also mentioned that China is ready to help Nepal's economic and social development and encouraged Chinese businesses to invest in Nepal. 🏗️💰
On the flip side, Oli appreciated the long-standing friendship between Nepal and China. He reaffirmed Nepal's commitment to the one-China policy and promised not to allow any forces to use Nepal's territory to engage in activities against China. 🙅♂️
Both leaders are also keen on working together on multilateral platforms to safeguard the interests of developing countries. 🌏✊
Looks like exciting times ahead for China and Nepal! Stay tuned for more updates. 🔥
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Xi calls for advancing strategic partnership of cooperation with Nepal
cgtn.com