Ambassador Paudyal sheds light on Nepal-China relations

Kathmandu - Nepali Ambassador to China, Leela Mani Paudyal has shed light on the historical background of Nepal-China relations. 

At a seminar on the theme of 'Nepal-China Relations for Peace and Prosperity in the Trans-Himalayan Region' organised by the Embassy of Nepal, Beijing on Tuesday, Ambassador Paudyal said that the seminar was organised to commemorate the special significance of the day in the bilateral relations, which are marked by profound friendship between the two peoples and understanding and appreciation of each other's aspirations and sensitivities. 

The seminar was organized on the occasion of 62nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the People's Republic of China, the Embassy of Nepal, Beijing stated in a press release received here today. 

He said that the age-old and deep-rooted relations have stood the tests of time and have continued to flourish in multiple dimensions. 

Stressing on Nepal's unflinching support to 'One China' policy, Ambassador Paudyal said that Nepal is fully committed to its principled stand of not allowing Nepalese territory to be used against China or for separatist activities. 

Similarly, presenting a paper on the seminar's theme, Prof Hu Shisheng of China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) highlighted the fact that two countries settled all their outstanding issues soon after the establishment of bilateral relations and developed exemplary relations over the years. 

He said that the strong foundations of Nepal-China relations rested on the five guiding principles of peaceful co-existence and exhibiting sensitiveness to each other's core national interests. 

Hu emphasized that the both Nepal and China could make significant contributions to the peace, stability and prosperity in the trans-Himalayan region in the days to come by harnessing the potentials of water resources, tourism and transit trade. 

On the occasion, Dr Chen Xiaochen of the Chongyang Institute of Financial Studies of Renmin University commented on Prof Hu's paper. Similarly, Li Xiguang of Tsinghua University also made presentation on the topic and stressed the need to tap the huge potentials of Nepal-China relations for mutual benefit. 

Forty-two representatives from different Chinese government agencies including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and different universities and think tanks participated in the seminar.