KATHMANDU: A delegation led by Chen Xiaodong, Chairperson of China’s International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday.

During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, discussions were held on bilateral relations, the four memoranda of understanding signed at the Ministry of Finance on Monday, and the implementation of past development cooperation agreements reached during high-level visits between Nepal and China.

Prime Minister Oli emphasized the long-standing friendly relations between the two countries and reiterated Nepal’s commitment to the “One China” policy.

Thanking China for prioritizing the reconstruction of the Rasuwagadhi border point that was destroyed by a recent flash flood, Oli also stated that the Nepali side was giving due urgency to the task.

He stressed the need for uninterrupted operation of other key border points including Kimathanka, and the smooth implementation of projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework to help transform Nepal from a landlocked to a land-linked country.

Also present during the meeting were Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Rimal, Economic Development Advisor Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Earlier on Monday, the delegation held discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel regarding ongoing and future projects supported by China.

On the same occasion, both sides signed memoranda of understanding for four development projects.