Beijing announces vaccine aid amid Kathmandu s hectic diplomatic push Kathmandu Post
Kathmandu, May 27 Amid no let-up in coronavirus cases, Nepal s vaccine needs have just grown. Lately, the government, according to officials, has been trying every possible measure to acquire vaccines-from anywhere, at any cost.
And on Wednesday came a sudden announcement from the north. China said that it would provide 1 million doses of vaccine to Nepal under grant assistance. During today s phone conversation with Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will provide 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal under grant assistance, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi announced on Twitter.