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Elevate China-Nepal ties to new high: Prachanda

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Cementing ties: Nepal’s Premier Prachanda with China’s President Hu Jintao.

BEIJING: China’s President Hu Jintao met Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda here on Sunday to exchange views on bilateral relations.

Mr. Hu welcomed Mr. Prachanda to the Beijing Olympics’ closing ceremony and expressed gratitude to Nepal for its support to the Games. Mr. Prachanda said the Beijing Games have turned over a new leaf in Olympic history and the Nepalese people feel proud for the Chinese.

Mr. Hu said: “The two countries have established a good neighbourly partnership and enjoyed friendship generation upon generation.” China respects the social system and path of development chosen by Nepal and supports its efforts in safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity, he added.

China is ready to continue to provide help in Nepal’s economic and social development and promote the long-term and stable development of the partnership, he said. Mr. Prachanda said he considers China as a reliable friend and expects more help from it to achieve peace and promote economic development in Nepal. He said the government is willing to cement cooperation with China and elevate bilateral ties to a new high.

Mr. Hu thanked Nepal for adhering to the one-China policy and firmly supporting China on the Tibet issue.

Mr. Prachanda said Nepal would never allow any activity detrimental to China’s interests in its territory. “Nepalese Prime Minister has come to the Olympics’ closing ceremony within a week after being sworn in,” said Mr. Hu, adding: “This demonstrates the attention Nepal attaches to relations with China.” — Xinhua

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