Nepal and China on Tuesday signed a nine-point agreement as Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli met President Xi Jinping in Beijing when the two leaders discussed connectivity, industrial development, infrastructural development and trade and tourism among other issues.

Earlier, Oli -- who is on a four-day official visit -- held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing, the Prime Minister's Secretariat said.

The bilateral meeting with the Chinese president, at the State Hall in Beijing, mainly dwelt on matters related to connectivity, industrial development, infrastructural development, medical cooperation, agricultural development, trade and tourism, investment, science and technology, sports, disaster management, people-to-people contact and poverty alleviation, Krishna Prasad Dhakal, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in Kathmandu.

Dhakal said that a nine-point agreement was also signed during the visit, including several memorandums of understanding (MoUs).

Agreements that were signed include an exchange of letters regarding the construction of the Tokha-Chhahari tunnel road near Kathmandu; an MoU on Nepal-China trade promotion, and an exchange of certificates of completion of the renovation of the historic nine-storey palace situated in Basantapur in Kathmandu.

Also, MoUs on protocol relating to the export of thermally processed buffalo meat to China; on development and construction works; on economic and technical assistance; on Chinese language education, and on cooperation in communication technology between Nepal Television and China Media Group were signed.

There was also an exchange of letters relating to aid in cash, he said.

Prime Minister Oli is on a four-day official visit to China starting Sunday. He will return on December 5.

On Sunday, the Nepal government announced that it has accepted projects worth USD 20 million as grant assistance from China ahead of Prime Minister Oli's first official visit to that country after assuming office for the fourth time.

Besides, the Nepali Cabinet also decided to accept 300 million Chinese Yuan (USD 4.13 million approximately) worth projects proposed by the government of China, the government spokesperson said.

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Nepal and China on Tuesday signed a nine-point agreement as Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli met President Xi Jinping in Beijing when the two leaders discussed connectivity, industrial development, infrastructural development and trade and tourism among other issues.

Nepal and China on Tuesday signed a nine-point agreement as Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli met President Xi Jinping in Beijing when the two leaders discussed connectivity, industrial development, infrastructural development and trade and tourism among other issues. Earlier, Oli -- who is on a four-day official visit -- held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing, the Prime Minister's Secretariat said. The bilateral meeting with the Chinese president, at the State Hall in Beijing, mainly dwelt on matters related to connectivity, industrial development, infrastructural development, medical cooperation, agricultural development, trade and tourism, investment, science and technology, sports, disaster management, people-to-people contact and poverty alleviation, Krishna Prasad Dhakal, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in Kathmandu. Dhakal said that a nine-point agreement was also signed during the visit, including several memorandums of understanding (MoUs). Agreements that were signed include an exchange of letters regarding the construction of the Tokha-Chhahari tunnel road near Kathmandu; an MoU on Nepal-China trade promotion, and an exchange of certificates of completion of the renovation of the historic nine-storey palace situated in Basantapur in Kathmandu. Also, MoUs on protocol relating to the export of thermally processed buffalo meat to China; on development and construction works; on economic and technical assistance; on Chinese language education, and on cooperation in communication technology between Nepal Television and China Media Group were signed. There was also an exchange of letters relating to aid in cash, he said. Prime Minister Oli is on a four-day official visit to China starting Sunday. He will return on December 5. On Sunday, the Nepal government announced that it has accepted projects worth USD 20 million as grant assistance from China ahead of Prime Minister Oli's first official visit to that country after assuming office for the fourth time. Besides, the Nepali Cabinet also decided to accept 300 million Chinese Yuan (USD 4.13 million approximately) worth projects proposed by the government of China, the government spokesperson said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

PM Oli in Beijing: Nepal, China sign nine-point agreement 

As close neighbours, India and Nepal share a unique relationship of friendship. Nepal shares an 1850-km-long open border with India. It stretches along 5 Indian states Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim.

At least 8 million Nepalese live in India they don't need a visa. They are given facilities and opportunities at par with Indian citizens.&nbsp;

The two countries not only share an open border and unhindered movement of people, but they also have close bonds through marriages and familial ties, popularly known as Roti-Beti ka Rishta.

The India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950 makes an interface of the special relations that exist between India and Nepal.

Trade along the India-Nepal border is unmatched. India is Nepal’s largest trading partner. The bilateral trade in 2018-19 reached 8.27 billion dollars. India's export to Nepal is of 7.76 billion dollars.

Both the countries trade practically everything of basic necessity.

Range of products comprises almost everything of basic usage: petroleum products, motor vehicles and their spare parts, rice, millets, paddy, vegetables, thread, coal, electrical equipment in other words ‘all essential goods’.

Nepal relies on India for them it also depends on India- for access to sea for third country trade if the route is recalculated via China then it becomes 4,000 kms three times more than the distance between Nepal and Kolkata.

India and Nepal also share common cultural legacy, the govt of India provides 3000 scholarships to Nepalese nationals every year Indian institutions like the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Sahitya Kala Akademi work in close proximity with various schools in Nepal.

India set up the first foreign library in Nepal the two countries share food and language.

At least 6 lakh Indians live in Nepal this includes doctors, engineers, I-T professionals the same applies to the Nepalese they have relatives in India.

Common citizens of Nepal feel that India is like home to them it does not feel like another country.

India and Nepal share a civilisation, both have common history, there is no alternative- but for the two countries to work together. New Delhi knows this Kathmandu- does too.

The India-Nepal relationship isn't optional it's the only viable alternative for the govts of these countries.

(With inputs from agencies)

As close neighbours, India and Nepal share a unique relationship of friendship. Nepal shares an 1850-km-long open border with India. It stretches along 5 Indian states Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim.

As close neighbours, India and Nepal share a unique relationship of friendship. Nepal shares an 1850-km-long open border with India. It stretches along 5 Indian states Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim. At least 8 million Nepalese live in India they don't need a visa. They are given facilities and opportunities at par with Indian citizens. The two countries not only share an open border and unhindered movement of people, but they also have close bonds through marriages and familial ties, popularly known as Roti-Beti ka Rishta. The India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950 makes an interface of the special relations that exist between India and Nepal. Trade along the India-Nepal border is unmatched. India is Nepal’s largest trading partner. The bilateral trade in 2018-19 reached 8.27 billion dollars. India's export to Nepal is of 7.76 billion dollars. Both the countries trade practically everything of basic necessity. Range of products comprises almost everything of basic usage: petroleum products, motor vehicles and their spare parts, rice, millets, paddy, vegetables, thread, coal, electrical equipment in other words ‘all essential goods’. Nepal relies on India for them it also depends on India- for access to sea for third country trade if the route is recalculated via China then it becomes 4,000 kms three times more than the distance between Nepal and Kolkata. India and Nepal also share common cultural legacy, the govt of India provides 3000 scholarships to Nepalese nationals every year Indian institutions like the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Sahitya Kala Akademi work in close proximity with various schools in Nepal. India set up the first foreign library in Nepal the two countries share food and language. At least 6 lakh Indians live in Nepal this includes doctors, engineers, I-T professionals the same applies to the Nepalese they have relatives in India. Common citizens of Nepal feel that India is like home to them it does not feel like another country. India and Nepal share a civilisation, both have common history, there is no alternative- but for the two countries to work together. New Delhi knows this Kathmandu- does too. The India-Nepal relationship isn't optional it's the only viable alternative for the govts of these countries. (With inputs from agencies)

India-Nepal friendship: Separated by border, united by history

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in an exclusive conversation with WION claimed that the country's relationship with India is "far better than before". He also said that 2021 will be the year when there will no problems between the two countries. "The year 2021 will be the year when we declare that between Nepal and India - there are no problems at all", Oli said.

While talking about his claims regarding the territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani, Oli said that Nepal controlled the territories for over 146 years.&nbsp;"For 146 years, the territories of Limpiyadhura, Liplekh and Kalapani were under our control. But in 1962, there was Indian Army in Kalapani and the area was not in our use, so now we have to talk thoroughly, calmly, with evidence, with proofs, with history", he told WION.

He further said that Nepal, as a country is not in the position to claim the territory of China or India be in terms of size, strength, or anything else. He topped it off with the following - "But we must claim our territory".

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"We are not in a position to claim the territory of China or India - by size, by strength, by anything. But we must claim our territory", he said. He described the relationship with India as "very good... far better than before".

"During the time of British India, we had a fight, and after that, we are gradually developing our friendship, and now we are in the final stage of completing our ties to develop them to newer heights", he added.

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"Earlier, there were so many problems... There were military security check-posts in the northern border of Nepal for many years", he said.

"Matrika Prasad Koirala when he became PM, immediately visited India and signed agreements to install about 17 security check-posts in the northern border of Nepal", he additionally claimed.

Chinese check posts in northern Nepal?

"In the northern border, there are no Chinese check posts and we don't allow any side. We will not allow them [Chinese] to put their military check-posts inside our territory", the PM claimed.

On issues with China and India, the leader said the following - "Simply speaking, there are no problems with China, and with India also. Now we have a small problem - of the three territories [with India]. The year 2021st will be the year when we declare that between Nepal and India - there are no problems at all", he said.

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in an exclusive conversation with WION claimed that the country's relationship with India is "far better than before". He also said that 2021 will be the year when there will no problems between the two countries.

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in an exclusive conversation with WION claimed that the country's relationship with India is "far better than before". He also said that 2021 will be the year when there will no problems between the two countries. "The year 2021 will be the year when we declare that between Nepal and India - there are no problems at all", Oli said. While talking about his claims regarding the territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani, Oli said that Nepal controlled the territories for over 146 years. "For 146 years, the territories of Limpiyadhura, Liplekh and Kalapani were under our control. But in 1962, there was Indian Army in Kalapani and the area was not in our use, so now we have to talk thoroughly, calmly, with evidence, with proofs, with history", he told WION. He further said that Nepal, as a country is not in the position to claim the territory of China or India be in terms of size, strength, or anything else. He topped it off with the following - "But we must claim our territory". On #Gravitas with @palkisu: + Nepal PM @kpsharmaoli speaks exclusively to WION + Is China casting a shadow on domestic politics of Nepal? + Will elections be held this summer? + What is Nepal's relationship with India today?#NepalPMOnWION https://t.co/p5me1MyRzH — WION (@WIONews) January 11, 2021 × "We are not in a position to claim the territory of China or India - by size, by strength, by anything. But we must claim our territory", he said. He described the relationship with India as "very good... far better than before". "During the time of British India, we had a fight, and after that, we are gradually developing our friendship, and now we are in the final stage of completing our ties to develop them to newer heights", he added. Also read: Will never allow China to put checkposts on border: Nepal PM Oli to WION "Earlier, there were so many problems... There were military security check-posts in the northern border of Nepal for many years", he said. "Matrika Prasad Koirala when he became PM, immediately visited India and signed agreements to install about 17 security check-posts in the northern border of Nepal", he additionally claimed. Chinese check posts in northern Nepal? "In the northern border, there are no Chinese check posts and we don't allow any side. We will not allow them [Chinese] to put their military check-posts inside our territory", the PM claimed. On issues with China and India, the leader said the following - "Simply speaking, there are no problems with China, and with India also. Now we have a small problem - of the three territories [with India]. The year 2021st will be the year when we declare that between Nepal and India - there are no problems at all", he said.

2021 will mark end of problems between India and Nepal: Prime Minister Oli to WION

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli in an exclusive conversation with WION's Executive Editor Palki S Upadhyay alluded to the relationship shared by its neighbours and urged them not to have any superiority complex.

On being asked to comment on his statement "We are working to deepen ties with India based on sovereign equality.” the Nepal PM replied that "We want to remove all kind of inferiority complex from our Nepalese people and want our neighbours to not have any superiority complex."

Watch the full interview below:

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On being asked that does he make this concept of 'sovereign equality' a prerequisite in his engagement with China also, he said that we talk with Indian and China in the same way and TALKING with everyone in the same language works.

On his controversial statement about taking back Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh areas from India he said that these three places which are located east of the Mahakali River belong to Nepal as per the Sugauli Treaty.

He also mentioned that there is a dispute between Nepal and India about the Susta area.

He said that Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh are a sacred part of Nepal. For 146 years that area was under Nepal’s control but the territory was not in our use after 1962. We are not in a position to claim territories of India and China but Nepal will try to solve this dispute through diplomatic talks.

He said that Nepal’s relationship with India is much better now than before. We are gradually developing our friendship and both the countries are in the final stage of developing our ties.

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli in an exclusive conversation with WION's Executive Editor Palki S Upadhyay alluded to the relationship shared by its neighbours and urged them not to have any superiority complex.

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli in an exclusive conversation with WION's Executive Editor Palki S Upadhyay alluded to the relationship shared by its neighbours and urged them not to have any superiority complex. On being asked to comment on his statement "We are working to deepen ties with India based on sovereign equality.” the Nepal PM replied that "We want to remove all kind of inferiority complex from our Nepalese people and want our neighbours to not have any superiority complex." Watch the full interview below: On #Gravitas with @palkisu: + Nepal PM @kpsharmaoli speaks exclusively to WION + Is China casting a shadow on domestic politics of Nepal? + Will elections be held this summer? + What is Nepal's relationship with India today?#NepalPMOnWION https://t.co/p5me1MyRzH — WION (@WIONews) January 11, 2021 × On being asked that does he make this concept of 'sovereign equality' a prerequisite in his engagement with China also, he said that we talk with Indian and China in the same way and TALKING with everyone in the same language works. On his controversial statement about taking back Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh areas from India he said that these three places which are located east of the Mahakali River belong to Nepal as per the Sugauli Treaty. He also mentioned that there is a dispute between Nepal and India about the Susta area. He said that Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh are a sacred part of Nepal. For 146 years that area was under Nepal’s control but the territory was not in our use after 1962. We are not in a position to claim territories of India and China but Nepal will try to solve this dispute through diplomatic talks. He said that Nepal’s relationship with India is much better now than before. We are gradually developing our friendship and both the countries are in the final stage of developing our ties.

WION exclusive | We talk to India-China in the same manner with 'sovereign equality', says Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli