How infrastructure financing disagreements are hindering closer China-Nepal ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Nepal over the weekend as part of his South Asia trip in a bid to solidify Sino-Nepal ties. During his visit, Wang held talks with Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka.
Wang’s visit came just weeks after Nepal’s parliament approved a contentious $500 million (€456 million) grant from the United States.
“Nepal should become an example of cooperation between China and South Asia. China is glad to see Nepal develop amicable relations with all countries and play a bigger role in regional and international affairs,” China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
