Kathmandu — At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has left for China on a five-day official visit.

Oli will be in China until Wednesday, the 18th of Bhadra, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which is scheduled to be held on the 15th and 16th of Bhadra in Tianjin, northern China.

The Prime Minister’s delegation includes his wife Radhika Shakya, Education Minister Raghujii Pant, Tourism Minister Badri Prasad Pandey, Nepali Congress Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka, Prime Minister’s economic advisor Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada, lawmaker Chhabilal Bishwakarma, along with other senior officials.

During his visit, Oli will hold a separate meeting with Chinese President Xi and is also scheduled to address the SCO Plus Summit in Tianjin on the 17th of Bhadra. He will also meet with leaders of various countries during the program.

Additionally, Prime Minister Oli is expected to attend the Beijing Victory Parade. This is his second visit to China since assuming office as Prime Minister.