Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel swapped virtual high-fives 🖐️ this week to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between their nations. The leaders highlighted decades of 'mutual respect' and 'win-win cooperation' in a rare cross-Himalayan bromance that’s stood the test of time.
In his message, Xi called Nepal a 'close neighbor and trusted friend,' name-checking joint projects like the Belt and Road Initiative that’s boosted infrastructure links. Poudel fired back with praise for China’s support in Nepal’s post-earthquake recovery and COVID-19 response 💉, calling the partnership 'a model for international relations.'
Fun fact for travelers 🧳: Over 150,000 Chinese tourists visited Nepal’s temples and trekking trails last year! With new cross-border railways and cultural exchanges in the works, this mountain-powered friendship shows no signs of slowing down. 🚄⛰️
