K P Sharma Oli
It is both an honour and a pleasure to be with
you today as we celebrate a special occasion—the 70th anniversary of diplomatic
relations between Nepal and the People’s Republic of China. I sincerely thank
His Excellency the Ambassador for hosting this meaningful gathering.
Seventy years ago, our two nations embarked on a
formal journey of friendship. On this Platinum Jubilee, I extend my warm
greetings to our friends in both Nepal and China. This anniversary invites
reflection. Over the decades, our relationship has grown stronger, grounded in
mutual trust and guided by shared values.
The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have
long anchored our engagement. In times of joy and in moments of difficulty, we
have stood by each other.
Our bond draws strength from deep civilisational
roots and cultural closeness. It is enriched by mutual respect and strengthened
by people-to-people ties.
Nepal firmly adheres to the One China Principle.
In return, China has consistently respected Nepal’s sovereignty, territorial
integrity, and political independence. We deeply value this time-tested
friendship—with China as both a close neighbour and a trusted development
partner.
There have been many milestones along this
journey.
The state visit of His Excellency President Xi
Jinping to Nepal in 2019 was historic. It elevated our bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership of Cooperation, Featuring
Ever-lasting Friendship for Development and Prosperity.
I also fondly recall my own official visit to
China in December 2024. During that visit, I held meaningful discussions with
senior Chinese leaders.
Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to deepen
our cooperation. The signing of the Belt and Road Cooperation Framework
reflected our shared resolve to enhance connectivity and partnership.
China’s support in infrastructure and
connectivity has played a vital role in helping Nepal overcome its geographic
constraints.
Our collaboration continues to expand—in
agriculture, trade, transit, energy, health, digital technology, and climate
resilience—unlocking new possibilities for progress.
As the world confronts a growing climate crisis,
Nepal welcomes deeper cooperation with China to protect our shared Himalayas
and fragile ecosystems.
The first-ever Sagarmatha Sambaad,
held earlier this year, marked a step forward in this direction. The recent
flash floods in the Lhende (ल्हेन्दे) River
caused heavy destruction on both sides of our border. It reminds us of the
urgent need for joint efforts in disaster preparedness, early warning, and
sustainable mountain development.
We also recognise and commend China’s remarkable
achievements in national rejuvenation. Its success in lifting hundreds of
millions out of poverty, and its rise as a leader in innovation,
sustainability, and global cooperation, is truly inspiring.
These achievements benefit not only China, but
also contribute to regional stability and global progress.
They resonate deeply with Nepal’s own national
aspiration: “Prosperous Nepal, Happy
Nepali.”
In an uncertain world, the enduring friendship
between Nepal and China stands as a symbol of stability, solidarity, and shared
hope.
We look forward to building further on this
strong foundation—by expanding cooperation, deepening connections, and forging
new paths for mutual benefit.
Let us walk this journey together, with trust
and goodwill.
May the friendship between Nepal and China
continue to grow—stronger, deeper, and ever more meaningful in the years to
come.
Remarks by Prime Minister K P
Sharma Oli at the reception hosted by H. E. Mr.
Chen Song, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nepal, on the occasion of
the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Nepal and the People’s Republic of
China
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