By
TRN Online, Kathmandu, June 26: Nepal and China have reached an understanding to
finalise and sign the BRI implementation plan at the earliest.
The
understanding was made during the meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and
Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Chinese vice minister of foreign affairs of the People's Republic of China at the Foreign Ministry in Singha
Durbar on Wednesday.
According to
the ministry, discussions centred on Nepal-China relations, mutual interests,
and cooperation projects.
DPM Shrestha
expressed gratitude for China's support in Nepal's development efforts and
expressed confidence in continued collaboration in the future.
He also
expressed happiness over the successful conclusion of the 16th meeting of Diplomatic
Consultation Mechanism and its decision to establish a ministerial level
consultative mechanism.
In response, Vice Foreign Minister of China, Sun, lauded Nepal's firm commitment to One China Principle, and expressed commitment for continued Chinese assistance for Nepal's socio-economic development.
During his
three-day visit to Nepal, Vice Minister Sun Weidong attended the 16th meeting
of the Nepal-China Foreign Secretary-level Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism
leading the Chinese delegation. He departed for Beijing on Wednesday.