Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 1. On August 1, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Nepalese President Bhandari to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In his congratulatory message, Xi Jinping pointed out that China-Nepal friendship has a long history and will last forever. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 65 years ago, the two countries have always respected and treated each other as equals, enhanced political mutual trust, and deepened mutually beneficial cooperation. Last year, President Bhandari and I exchanged visits, elevating the relationship between the two countries to a strategic and cooperative partnership oriented towards development and prosperity. The two countries are in the same boat, helping each other and fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic together, writing a new chapter in China-Nepal friendship. I attach great importance to the development of China-Nepal relations, and I am willing to work with President Bhandari to push forward the relations between the two countries, bring greater benefits to the two peoples, and contribute positively to regional stability and development.
In his congratulatory message, Bandari said that the friendship between Nepal and China has a long history and a solid foundation. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, relations between the two countries have expanded and deepened significantly. Nepal welcomes China's concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and actively participates in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation. Nepal appreciates China's effective measures to contain the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and sincerely thanks China for its valuable support to Nepal's fight against the epidemic. The Nepali side is willing to work with China to fully implement the broad consensus reached by the two heads of state to benefit the two countries and their peoples.
On the same day, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council and Prime Minister Oli of Nepal also exchanged congratulatory messages. Li Keqiang said in the congratulatory message that since the beginning of this year, China and Nepal have joined hands in fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic, further enhancing mutual trust and friendship between the two countries. China is willing to work with Nepal to strengthen all-round cooperation in various fields, jointly build the "Belt and Road" with high quality, and push bilateral relations to a new level. Ollie stated in the congratulatory message that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relations between the two countries have been developing continuously, stably and healthily. The Nepali side thanks China for its support in the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and looks forward to working closely with China to achieve economic recovery and promote greater development of bilateral relations.