Chinese Prez Xi Jinping to visit Nepal on October 12
Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli (left) inside the Great Hall of the People Monday, on March 21, 2016 in Beijing, China. Photo: Lintao Zhang via AP
KATHMANDU: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Nepal has been confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) today. He is set to arrive on October 12.
MOFA released a press statement today confirming that the Chinese President will pay a visit to Nepal on October 12 , accepting the friendly invitation of President of Nepal, Bidya Devi Bhandari.
It has been reported that the Chinese President will hold delegation-level official talks with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli where they will sign bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two nations.
Before paying his visit to Nepal, Xi will also attend an informal meeting with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and is set to leave Nepal on October 13.
