Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday hailed the sound development of ties between China and Nepal when meeting with Nepalese Ambassador to China Mahendra Bahadur Pandey, who is ending his tour of duty.

Wang spoke highly of Pandey's positive contributions to the friendship between China and Nepal. Noting that the two countries have a long tradition of staying close to each other, Wang called on them to work together to achieve new progress in bilateral ties and maintain regional peace, stability and prosperity.

Pandey said he had witnessed China's success in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and achievements in economic and social development during his tenure.

Wang reiterated that China has no intention of intervening in other countries' internal affairs or exporting its development model. Instead, China is willing to share its experience and strengthen exchanges with countries including Nepal, he said.

(With input from Xinhua)