Seminar on Nepal-China Relations Held in NepalA one-day seminar on Nepal-China relations was held in Kathmandu Monday with the purpose of enhancing mutual understanding between the two peoples and promoting constant development of bilateral ties.Speaking on the occasion, former Nepali Prime Minister and senior leader of the ruling Nepali Congress party Sher Deuba said Nepal-China friendship, which can be dated back hundreds of years, has seen even faster development since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1955. "As close neighbors, we don't have any outstanding issues between us, nor do we have border disputes," said Deuba. Deuba expressed appreciation for China's enormous economic aid to Nepal's development and hoped that the cordial relations between the two countries will continue and economic, social and cultural cooperation will be further increased in the new millennium. Zeng Xuyong, Chinese ambassador to Nepal, said the past 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal has witnessed sustained, stable and sound development of the traditional friendship and friendly cooperation between the two countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. "Our relations have stood up to the test of the changing international situation and become a model of good-neighborly friendship," said Zeng. "Facts proved that China-Nepal friendship not only conforms with the fundamental interests of the two peoples, but is also conducive to peace and stability in the region," he said. The Chinese ambassador believes that China and Nepal should further strengthen their close cooperation and mutual support in international and regional affairs, so as to safeguard their own independence and sovereignty as well as world peace. About 100 people, including officials and academics from both Nepal and China and foreign diplomats stationed in Nepal, attended the seminar organized by China Study Center, a non-governmental organization committed to promoting China-Nepal friendship. |
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