INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari and her visiting Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held bilateral talks at Rastrapati Bhavan in
Sheetal Niwas, the former official residence in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu this evening.
The meeting between the two leaders
focused on various aspects and dimensions of Nepal-China relations.
Earlier, President Bidya Devi Bhandari welcomed and received the Chinese
president upon his arrival, at Tribhuvan International Airport
Likewise, a squad from the Nepal Army formed the guard of honour while President Bhandari received him at the airport.
From the airport, the
carcade of President Xi headed for Soaltee Crowne Plaza located at Tahachal where they will stay during their two-day visit
Subsequently, President Xi went on to pay a courtesy call on President Bhandari at her official residence
The Chinese President also met with the president of the main opposition party Nepali Congress, Sher Bahadur Deuba today
During the meeting with the Chinese President, NC president Deuba discussed ways to strengthen the ages-old bilateral ties between Nepal and
China.
Deuba tweeted:
It was great meeting with President Xi Jinping of China in #Kathmandu this evening
We discussed ways to strengthen the ages-old bilateral ties between #Nepal and #China.1/4
— Sher Bahadur Deuba (@DeubaSherbdr) October 12,
2019
President Bhandari hosted a state banquet in honour of her Chinese counterpart and visiting dignitaries at Hotel Soaltee Crowne
Plaza.
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