08 June 2016

News Story: China, Nepal vow to enhance defense cooperation

KATHMANDU, June 6 (Xinhua)-- Deputy chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission Sun Jianguo and Nepal's Defense Minister Bhim Rawal pledged to enhance defense cooperation between the two countries here on Monday, a senior government official said.

"The two sides exchanged views on various matters relating to strengthen defense cooperation," Secretary at the ministry Mahesh Dahal told media.

During the meeting held at the Nepal's Defense Ministry in Kathmandu, Admiral Sun said that China wants to see political stability and economic prosperity in Nepal, according to Secretary Dahal. He also praised Nepal's adherence to the one-China policy.

Defense Minister Rawal expressed gratitude for China's incessant support to Nepal, stressing on the implementation of the agreements reached between the two governments during Prime Minister K.P Sharma Oli's visit to China in March.

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