Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the upcoming delegation-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping will focus on economic partnership with the sole aim of Nepal\u2019s welfare and interest.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will also hold discussions with China regarding the issue of long-term welfare and necessity. But we also want to give equal importance to the issue of immediate necessity and collaboration,\u201d said Oli.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The agenda for the upcoming talks were decided after holding discussions with former Nepal Prime Ministers, former Foreign Affairs Ministers and foreign affairs experts at PM Oli\u2019s residence in Baluwatar on October 10, 2019.<\/p>\n
Nepali Congress leader and former Foreign Affairs Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat advised that the government should collaborate with China while focusing on Nepal\u2019s welfare and necessity. It should not make haste to launch big projects.<\/p>\n
He said that the government very well welcomed Chinese Investment while also saying that Nepal should participate in the Belt and Road Initiatives.<\/p>\n
At the discussion, present Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali briefed the panel of ministers about the preparations made so far for the Chinese President\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n
The discussion with the Chinese President will span issues of road and connectivity with China<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The investment model for the Kyirong-Kathmandu railway line<\/li>\n
- Upgradation and operation of Kimathanka and Korala checkpoints<\/li>\n
- Construction of Thoka-Chhahare tunnel<\/li>\n
- Upgradation of Araniko Highway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nSecurity Arrangements Strengthened<\/h3>\n
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Nepal has strengthened its security arrangements in the capital city Kathmandu ahead of the Chinese President\u2019s upcoming visit.<\/p>\n
The Ranipokhari\u2019s Metropolitan Police Office Chief Deputy Inspector General of Police Shailesh Thapa Chhetri confirmed the same stating that they have made security arrangements in line with the Chinese President\u2019s visit schedule.<\/p>\n
Additionally, more security personnel outside Kathmandu Valley will be called in for Jinping\u2019s protection.<\/p>\n
While the Nepal Army will be at the forefront of the security system, the Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force (APF) and National Investigation Department (NID) will be positioned at the second, third and fourth orders.<\/p>\n
Senior Nepali leaders will also interact with President Jinping during his visit to the country.<\/p>\n
\nKathmandu Metropolitan City Prepares to Welcome Prez. Jinping<\/h3>\n
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The preparations to welcome Chinese Xi Jinping in Nepal<\/strong> have started in full swing. Several Nepal government bodies are developing themes for the upcoming bilateral talks and agreements to be discussed during President Jinping\u2019s visit.<\/p>\nThe visit is being seen as an opportunity to revive previous bilateral agreements signed during Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Bhandari\u2019s official visits to China.<\/p>\n
President Jinping\u2019s visit to Nepal will also be instrumental in promoting Nepal\u2019s tourism campaign Visit Nepal 2020.<\/p>\n
Primary venues across Nepal such as Baneshwar, Babarmahal, Bhadrakali, Durbarmarga, Hatiisar, Kalimati, Kesharmahal, Sundhara, Solteemode, Tinkune and Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been decorated to welcome Jinping.<\/p>\n
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Spokesperson Ishwarman Dangol informed that they are working on making the city look more presentable by cleaning and repairing roads and planting new plants.<\/p>\n
The KMC will be planting various flower species to decorate the roads and will work on arranging stone slabs with grass, repairing traffic lights and tarmacking among others.<\/p>\n
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Dangol further said that flags will be placed alongside the roads and students will carry national flags to welcome President Xi Jinping.<\/p>\n
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