Kathmandu, June 25: The 16th meeting of Nepal-China Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism is in progress in Kathmandu since 10:30 am today.
Spokesperson at the Foreign
Ministry, Amrit Bahadur Rai, shared that discussion are underway regarding
overall areas of Nepal-China bilateral relations and cooperation in the
meeting.
Similarly, discussion would be held
on exchanging cooperation in different sectors including education, health,
infrastructure, agriculture, trade, investment, tourism and financial support
and connectivity in the meeting.
Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal on
the behalf of Nepal is leading the delegation in the meeting which comprises
senior officers of different ministries.
Likewise, Vice Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong, is leading the Chinese
delegation. Weidong arrived here on Sunday morning for a three-day official visit
to attend the meeting.
During his visit, the Vice Minister
is scheduled to pay courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime
Minster Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' separately. He is scheduled to return
home tomorrow. (RSS)