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China Grants Visa Free Entry to Russian Citizens

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Beijing-China announced it will allow ordinary Russian passport holders to enter the country without a visa for one year, starting September 15, 2025, until September 14, 2026. The visa-free stay of up to 30 days covers business, tourism, family visits, exchanges, and transit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday.

Guo explained that the decision reflects the high-level cooperation between China and Russia under the leadership of their heads of state. He noted that Beijing attaches importance to facilitating travel between the two nations and strengthening people-to-people exchanges.

“We welcome more Russian friends to visit China often and regularly,” Guo added, emphasizing that the move contributes to advancing the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.

Claims of Nepal Supporting China’s GSI Are Misleading: Khatiwada

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Kathmandu – Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s economic and development advisor Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada has clarified that Nepal has not made any agreement to support China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) during the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Oli and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Dr. Khatiwada, who was present in the meeting, said Nepal remains committed to its constitution and non-aligned foreign policy and will not be part of any country’s security strategy. The talks took place on August 30 (14 Bhadra) in Tianjin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Summit.

He further said that claims in a Chinese press release suggesting Nepal supported GSI are false. “The purpose of Prime Minister Oli’s visit was mainly to attend the SCO Plus Summit. Normally, no agreements or understandings are signed during such sideline meetings, and none were signed this time either. It is completely wrong to say Nepal supported GSI when there was no such agreement,” he clarified.

According to Khatiwada, the two sides discussed prioritizing the implementation of past agreements under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), along with cooperation in areas such as connectivity, industrial and infrastructure development, health, agriculture, trade, tourism, investment, science and technology, sports, disaster management, people-to-people relations, and poverty reduction. He also said China has shown readiness to support Nepal’s economic and social transformation.

PM Oli Holds Bilateral Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

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Kathmandu — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting took place at the Tianjin Guest House in China, where Oli had arrived to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.

During the discussion, the two leaders talked about bilateral relations and cooperation between Nepal and China.

Oli was welcomed by senior Chinese officials, as well as China’s Ambassador to Nepal, Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli, and other dignitaries including Chen Song.

Oli to Attend SCO Summit in China Ahead of India Visit

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kathmandu- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will visit China from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin before heading to India on September 16. This will be his second China visit since becoming prime minister last year.

Oli is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other leaders. He is also likely to address the summit as a distinguished speaker, where he will push for Nepal’s long-pending request for observer status in the regional bloc.

The visit is seen as a strategic step to strengthen Nepal’s role in fostering closer cooperation and building strong ties with key countries in the region.

MCA-Nepal Signs Transmission Line Contracts Under MCC Compact

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kathmandu -Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Nepal has signed two major contracts to advance the electricity transmission project under the Nepal Compact, a joint investment between the governments of Nepal and the United States.

MCA-Nepal awarded the Ratamate–New Damauli transmission line construction contract to Angelic Skipper Joint Venture and the New Damauli–New Butwal transmission line construction contract to Waiba–Salasar Joint Venture. The projects will involve the design, installation, testing, and operation of 180 km of 400 kV transmission lines.

The agreements were signed in the presence of officials from Nepal’s Ministry of Finance, Nepal Electricity Authority, the acting vice president of the MCC, the MCC Resident Country Director’s office, and the US Embassy in Nepal. MCA-Nepal Executive Director Khadga Bahadur Bista signed on behalf of MCA-Nepal, alongside representatives from the two companies.

The MCC Nepal Compact includes projects to strengthen electricity transmission and road maintenance, boost cross-border energy trade, and improve Nepal’s transport network connectivity.

Following a recent review of US foreign assistance, the MCC Nepal Compact was reactivated with renewed commitment from both governments.

MCC Deputy VP Visits Nepal as US Aid Resumes