China hopeful parties will work in solidarity to realize political stability

KATHMANDU: China has said that it remains hopeful parties in Nepal will work together to realize political stability and economic growth.

Speaking in her regular press briefing on Monday, Mao Ning, the Spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said that China would like to work with the new government to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, deepen traditional friendship, strengthen practical cooperation, advance the China-Nepal strategic partnership of cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship for development and prosperity, and deliver more benefits to the peoples of the two countries.

“We sincerely hope that relevant parties of Nepal will work together in solidarity, advance the work related to the formation of the new government in a smooth manner, and realize political stability, economic growth and improvement of people’s livelihood,” she added

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday ditched Nepali Congress and announced a new alliance with the main opposition CPN-UML, Rastriya Janata Party and Janata Samajbadi Party.