KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Nepal and China today (Friday) mark the beginning of the 70th year of diplomatic relations. To commemorate the occasion, various celebratory events are being held both in Kathmandu and Beijing.
Although informal ties date back to the historic marriage of Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo and Nepali Princess Bhrikuti, the formal diplomatic relationship began on August 1, 1955, six years after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
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Former Nepali Ambassador to China, Rajeshwor Acharya, said that the Nepal–China relationship—rooted in the principles of peaceful coexistence, mutual cooperation, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and non-interference—has been accorded high priority by both nations. He added that the top leadership of both countries has remained active in further strengthening bilateral ties.
As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China continues to play a decisive role in global politics. Acharya noted that China emphasizes a rules-based global governance system, international peace and security, and shared development through collaboration and partnership.
He further suggested that Nepal should derive maximum benefit from China’s rise as a global power and channel it toward the country’s path to prosperity.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to attend a reception hosted this evening by Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, to mark the occasion, according to the PM's private secretariat.
