Chinese capital and technology should be connected with Nepal's development: Minister Bhandari

Kathmandu, Aug 12: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari has said that it is necessary to connect the capital and technology of China with the development endeavours of Nepal.     

Speaking at a program organized by Nepal-China Himalaya Friendship Society today on the occasion of 70 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China, Minister Bhandari said that investment is needed for the development and prosperity of Nepal, for which support is expected from the government of China.     

"It is necessary to implement the agreements reached during the recent visit of the Chinese President to Nepal." Minister Bhandari said while observing that the dimensions and importance of Nepal-China relations have increased further in the changed context.     

Stating that the current government is working with the main focus on industry, tourism, information technology and employment", Minister Bhandari said the government is leaving no stone unturned to create an investment-friendly environment. "One neighbor should help another neighbor on the basis of mutual cooperation."     

 Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, expressed his belief that the development of China will help other countries of the world including Nepal to move forward on the road to prosperity.     

Patron of the society and former minister Anand Prasad Pokharel recalled that the relationship between the two countries has been without any concerns till date.     

Former ambassadors of Nepal to China, Mahendra Bahadur Pandey, Tanka Karki, Bishnu Hari Nepal, said that since China has advanced a lot in economic development it is necessary to help Nepal's economic development.(RSS)