Nepal has historically strong relations with China. In fact, many Nepalis have little knowledge about Nepal’s relation with Tibet and that it was easier and safer compared to travel towards the south, at least until the 19th century.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on his three-day official visit to Kathmandu met his Nepali counterpart Dr Narayan Khadka on Saturday and discussed bilateral relations and mutual cooperation as both sides signed nine agreements.
While Khadka led a 25-member delegation from Nepal’s side, Wang led a 17-member Chinese delegation.
This is the first high-ranking official visit to Nepal since Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba took over the office in July, last year.
Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka showcase the diversity of China’s engagement strategies in a very multidimensional region but also make clear that influencers across South Asia are learning from each other’s experiences with Chinese money and power.
Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka showcase the diversity of China’s engagement strategies in a very multidimensional region but also make clear that influencers across South Asia are learning from each other’s experiences with Chinese money and power.