On March 14, 2023, when attending the 2023 China-Nepal Investment and Economic and Trade Forum in Kathmandu, Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda stated that he hopes to strengthen trade cooperation with China and attract more Chinese investment to help Nepal achieve its development goals.

Prachanda pointed out that China is Nepal's second largest trading partner and the largest source of foreign direct investment in Nepal. He said that the Nepali side believes that China's economic development achievements will provide Nepal with more opportunities, and related trade and investment will help Nepal develop and prosper.

Prachanda expressed his gratitude to China for including Nepal as a pilot country for the resumption of outbound group tourism for Chinese citizens, saying that Nepal's tourism industry has been hit hard by the new crown epidemic, and China's move will have a positive impact on Nepal's tourism industry.

Prachanda reiterated that Nepal adheres to the one-China principle, emphasizing that it is Nepal's consistent policy not to allow the use of Nepalese territory to engage in anti-China activities.

Chen Song, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal

Chen Song, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, said in his speech that China welcomes Nepal to take the express train of China's development and welcomes Nepal to actively participate in China's Belt and Road Initiative and global development initiatives. He also emphasized that China and Nepal need to cultivate new drivers of growth, including clean energy and electric vehicles, which are very important for Nepal to achieve independent development.

Zhang Shaogang, Vice President of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

Zhang Shaogang, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, said in his speech that China and Nepal should continue to expand bilateral trade and further expand investment fields. Editor / Zhao E