Lobbying is on for economic diplomacy along with promotion of diplomatic relations: Ambassador Dr Oli

Kunming (Yunan), June 27: Nepal's ambassador to China, Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli, has said that 'lobbying' is ongoing in favour of a result-oriented economic diplomacy alongside the expansion of bilateral relations.     

Ambassador Dr. Oli, who was recently in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China, to participate in the 9th China-South Asia Expo and the 29th China Kunming Import and Export Fair, stated this in a conversation with Uttam Silwal, the Chief Editor of Rastriya Samachar Samiti.     

Ambassador Oli said that he is working vigorously to bring in Chinese investment from both the government and private sectors, along with advanced technology to Nepal.     

Stating that Nepal, with its geographical features and climate similar to China, has ample potential to benefit from agriculture and herbal industry, Dr. Oli, who is also an expert in agriculture, planning, and management, shared that efforts are being made to bring in technology and investment into Nepal along with China's valuable experiences.     

Highlighting the development and progress made by China in the fields of agriculture and medicinal herbs, which are inspiring and exemplary not only for Nepal but for the entire world, Ambassador Dr. Oli expressed the view that priority should be given to cooperation and collaboration with China in this sector.     

He pointed out the need to leverage cooperation in areas such as agriculture, herbs, tourism, energy, and information technology based on our potentials, needs, and priorities for the country's benefit. There are several areas in which Nepal can benefit from its giant northern neighbour which is economic power of the world as well as in terms of development.     

Ambassador Dr. Oli said, "The neighbouring friendly country China, which has historical and close relations with Nepal, has now achieved miraculous and exemplary development in every field. Nepal must be able to benefit from this."     

Stating that as an ambassador, he has been discussing in phases with the stakeholders to bring China's modern technology, experience, and investment into Nepal, he said and expressed the confidence that based on the bilateral discussions and meetings that have taken place so far, support and collaboration will be achieved to that end.     

He said he is actively working to promote cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, education, health, energy, information technology, and tourism, for the benefit of Nepal, expressing the hope that the results of the meetings and discussions held so far in a cordial environment with officials from the central to provincial levels of the Chinese government will be forthcoming soon.     

Ambassador Dr. Oli emphasized the need for cooperation between the two neighbouring countries in the reduction and prevention of cybercrime.     

Stating that discussions are ongoing in phases with the Chinese side on subjects including trade in border areas, expansion of sister city relations at the municipal level of both countries, agriculture, industrial business, information technology, development construction, bringing Chinese investment, and bilateral cooperation and collaboration, he emphasized on the need for cooperation in expanding trade and business between the two countries.     

Ambassador Oli mentioned that Nepal should focus on promoting trade and business from cities like Lhasa and Kunming, which are comparatively closer to Nepal.     

He also stressed the need for cooperation and collaboration between the two countries in areas such as climate change, conservation of biodiversity, sustainable development, disaster management, and border security.(RSS)