China-Nepal relations benefit the region

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli undertook an official visit to China from Dec 2 to 5. The visit aims to deepen the strategic partnership between the two nations and contribute to the development and prosperity of South Asia, government officials and experts say.

"China has long been a steadfast friend and reliable development partner for Nepal. Our relationship is grounded in mutual trust and respect, with numerous fruitful collaborative projects to show for it," Oli remarked during a reception in Beijing on Wednesday.

The prime minister pointed out that Nepal and China signed a bilateral trade and transit transport agreement in 2016. "This agreement has redefined Nepal from a 'landlocked' country to a 'land-linked' one, significantly improving livelihoods and economic prospects," he said.