President Xi meets Nepal's Prime Minister in Beijing

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By CGTN’s Wu Guoxiu

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.

Xi said he was pleased that both countries had moved forward with plans made when he met Dahal in Goa in October.

"Our countries have maintained close coordination on various levels including politics and the military. We've steadily pushed forward connectivity, post-disaster reconstruction as well as advancing infrastructure and people-to-people exchanges. I'm glad to see this progress. We should work together to create new momentum in friendly cooperation," Xi said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talk with Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 27, 2017. /CGTN photo

The two countries should particularly make the most of opportunities presented by the infrastructure building under the Belt and Road Initiative, according to the Chinese president. He said both countries should also form more partnerships in tourism, culture and the media.

Dahal said Nepal has appreciated China’s support in reconstruction since the earthquake in 2015, adding that his country will continue to stick to the One China policy. He said Nepal supports the Belt and Road Initiative, and will pursue cooperation with China in trade and investment, transportation, tourism and aviation.

Dahal is on a five-day visit to China.

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