Kathmandu- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Chinese President Xi Jinping have pledged to advance mutually beneficial cooperation in the coming days, according to the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing. President Xi reaffirmed China’s continued support to Nepal and expressed commitment to work together at bilateral as well as multilateral forums such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

The Embassy stated that Xi promised ongoing assistance to Nepal and reiterated China’s pledge to implement the high-quality Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects already agreed upon. Prime Minister Oli, on his part, requested President Xi’s support for Nepal’s full membership in the SCO, as Nepal currently holds only dialogue partner status.

Xi highlighted that the BRI has brought the peoples of Nepal and China closer, noting that the two countries are bound by mountains and rivers, and have shared a friendship for generations. He said that the 70 years of bilateral ties have been marked by a history of good neighborliness and trust.

During the talks, Oli drew Xi’s attention to the need for faster implementation of 10 agreed projects under the BRI and sought further cooperation in areas such as fertilizer supply, petroleum exploration, human resource development, climate resilience, and strengthening people-to-people ties. He also urged China to help reopen blocked border points, according to Oli’s economic advisor Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada. Xi reportedly assured support in helping Nepal transform from a landlocked to a land-linked country and pledged to facilitate smooth border operations.

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Oli stated that Nepal–China relations have withstood tests and challenges, becoming stronger over time. He reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to the “One China Policy,” opposition to “Taiwan independence,” and assured that Nepali soil will never be used against China’s interests. Oli emphasized Nepal’s dedication to development and expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with China in trade, investment, agriculture, science and technology, tourism, and climate change while jointly building the BRI.

Xi expressed China’s willingness to upgrade the traditional friendship with Nepal and promote a new phase of strategic partnership for development and prosperity. He stressed enhancing strategic mutual trust, supporting each other’s core interests, deepening win–win cooperation, and advancing the BRI together.

Xi further assured that China will continue supporting Nepal’s industrial development and believes that the BRI will boost connectivity in ports, roads, energy grids, aviation, and communication. He noted that cooperation under the BRI should also extend to industry, agriculture, livestock, renewable energy, environmental protection, oil and gas, artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, law enforcement, and security.