KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is paying an official visit to the People’s Republic of China from June 14-17.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khanal is visiting China at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi.
“Minister Khanal will hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing and discuss matters of mutual interest for further strengthening Nepal-China relations and advancing deeper cooperation,” the ministry said in a statement.
Khanal will also meet with high-level dignitaries of the People’s Republic of China.
“During the visit, the Minister will participate in the Investment Conference organized by the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing to promote foreign investment in Nepal, where he will hold an interaction with the Chinese business community,” it added.
Khanal will also attend a welcome reception being hosted in his honour by the Embassy of Nepal and also interact with the Nepali community.
The visit comes after about a week of Minister Khanal’s visit to India.

Himal Press