Kathmandu, October 12
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with his Nepalese counterpart Bidya Devi Bhandari on Saturday as he began his two-day state visit, becoming the first head of the Communist nation to visit Nepal in 23 years, during which the two countries are expected to sign a number of pacts, including an extradition treaty.
Xi was received by President Bhandari and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the Kathmandu International Airport and was offered a ceremonial guard of honour by the Nepal Army.
He is also scheduled to meet Opposition Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba before joining the banquet being hosted by the Nepal President. Xi will meet PM Oli and co-chairman of ruling Nepal Communist Party Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” on Sunday. There will be formal dialogue between the Nepalese delegation led by Oli and Chinese delegation led by Xi,” the official said. — PTI
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