Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli vowed to supercharge bilateral cooperation during a high-stakes meeting this week, marking a new chapter for the two Asian neighbors. ๐ Here's the lowdown on their collab goals:
Strategic Partnership 2.0
Xi highlighted 70 years of diplomatic vibes (๐ 2025 marks the anniversary!), emphasizing China's commitment to Nepal's development path. 'We're ride-or-die partners in sovereignty and progress,' Xi said, pledging to keep supporting Nepal's independence and territorial integrity. ๐ก๏ธ
Infrastructure Power-Up
From ports to power grids, get ready for major connectivity upgrades! Both leaders pledged to turbocharge Belt and Road projects, with China encouraging tech-savvy companies to invest in Nepal. ๐ก Bonus: China's backing Nepal's '2025 Visit Nepal Year' campaign โ start planning those Himalayan adventures! ๐๏ธ
Anti-Interference Pact
PM Oli dropped the mic with a strong one-China principle stance: 'No anti-China activities on our turf โ period.' ๐ Both nations agreed to team up against foreign meddling, positioning themselves as guardians of Global South interests. ๐๐ค
The meeting wrapped with a signed joint statement โ stay tuned for more cross-border collab sparks!
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Xi calls for advancing strategic partnership of cooperation with Nepal
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