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Seminar on Nepal-China Relations Held in Nepal
A one-day seminar on Nepal-China relations was held
in Kathmandu Monday with the purpose of enhancing
mutual understanding between the two peoples and
promoting constant development of bilateral ties.
Speaking on the occasion, former Nepali Prime
Minister and senior leader of the ruling Nepali
Congress party Sher Deuba said Nepal-China
friendship, which can be dated back hundreds of
years, has seen even faster development since the two
countries established diplomatic relations in 1955.
"As close neighbors, we don't have any outstanding
issues between us, nor do we have border disputes,"
said Deuba.
Deuba expressed appreciation for China's enormous
economic aid to Nepal's development and hoped that
the cordial relations between the two countries will
continue and economic, social and cultural
cooperation will be further increased in the new
millennium.
Zeng Xuyong, Chinese ambassador to Nepal, said the
past 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic
relations between China and Nepal has witnessed
sustained, stable and sound development of the
traditional friendship and friendly cooperation
between the two countries on the basis of the Five
Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
"Our relations have stood up to the test of the
changing international situation and become a model
of good-neighborly friendship," said Zeng.
"Facts proved that China-Nepal friendship not only
conforms with the fundamental interests of the two
peoples, but is also conducive to peace and stability
in the region," he said.
The Chinese ambassador believes that China and Nepal
should further strengthen their close cooperation and
mutual support in international and regional affairs,
so as to safeguard their own independence and
sovereignty as well as world peace.
About 100 people, including officials and academics
from both Nepal and China and foreign diplomats
stationed in Nepal, attended the seminar organized by
China Study Center, a non-governmental organization
committed to promoting China-Nepal friendship.
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Top Chinese Legislator Supports Sino-Russian Ties
Top Chinese legislator Li Peng said Monday that China
and Russia should make concerted efforts to further
promote bilateral economic, trade and cultural
cooperation.
Li, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's
National People's Congress, made the remarks at a
meeting with Yevgeny Nazdratenko, governor of
Primorsky Territory.
Li said Vladivostok, located near northeastern
China's Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces, has played
an important role in helping the two countries
develop economic and social ties.
While expressing thanks for the hospitality rendered
by the government and legislature of the Primorsky
Territory, Li said the two countries can expect to
continue friendly relations for generations to come.
He also said the Sino-Russian strategic partnership
serves the fundamental interests of both countries
and their peoples.
Nazdratenko said Russia and China's decision to
establish a strategic partnership has been a historic
one. He described the partnership as conducive to
regional and global peace and stability as well as to
progress towards a multi-polar world.
Nazdratenko said the friendly ties and economic
cooperation between the two countries are reflected
by the positive collaboration between the Primorsky
Territory and China's Heilongjiang and Jilin
provinces.
Vladivostok is the final stop of Li's nine-day
official visit to Russia. Earlier he visited
Novosibirsk and Moscow.
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