Wang Yi Holds Talks with Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir
On June 15, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held talks in Beijing with Nepal’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Shisir.
Wang Yi stated that China and Nepal are linked by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, regardless of changes in the international situation and Nepal’s domestic circumstances, the two countries have always adhered to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and maintained the sustainable development of bilateral relations. In 2019, President Xi Jinping paid a successful and historic visit to Nepal, and the two countries established a strategic cooperative partnership of lasting friendship oriented towards development and prosperity, clarifying the common direction for China-Nepal relations. Last year, the people of both countries jointly celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. China is willing to work with Nepal to continue the traditional friendship, enhance political mutual trust, and promote new achievements in China-Nepal strategic cooperation in keeping with the times.
Wang Yi emphasized that China appreciates Nepal’s firm adherence to the one-China principle and its unwavering support for China on issues concerning Taiwan, Tibet, and other matters involving China’s core interests. China has always placed its relations with Nepal at the forefront of its neighborhood diplomacy, and its friendly policy towards Nepal is geared towards all the Nepalese people. China will, as always, support Nepal in safeguarding its national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, support the new Nepalese government in governing smoothly with the support of the people, and support Nepal in exploring a development path suited to its national conditions. History and facts prove that China-Nepal friendship is in the fundamental interests of Nepal’s country, nation, and people.
Wang Yi stated that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. China will always be a trustworthy and reliable good neighbor and partner in Nepal’s development, revitalization, and modernization process. China is willing to work with Nepal to jointly build the Belt and Road Initiative with high quality, focusing on cooperation in areas such as power grids, highways, ports, and aviation, to help Nepal transform from a landlocked country to a land-linked country. Both sides should make good use of various cooperation platforms and mechanisms to deepen pragmatic cooperation and promote people-to-people exchanges. China encourages Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Nepal and hopes that Nepal will provide a more fair and transparent business environment. Both sides should strengthen multilateral cooperation and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
Hisil stated that the friendship between Nepal and China has spanned millennia and remained steadfast. He expressed gratitude for China’s long-term support for Nepal’s national development and improvement of people’s livelihoods, its consistent treatment of Nepal as an equal, and its respect for Nepal’s sovereignty and independence. The new Nepalese government is committed to people-centered development and adheres to a non-aligned policy. Upholding principles while pursuing innovation is a Chinese philosophical concept and also Nepal’s value pursuit. In Nepal-China relations, upholding principles is reflected in Nepal’s firm commitment to friendship with China, consolidating traditional friendship, and enhancing mutual trust. Innovation means opening a new chapter in bilateral relations and adapting to the new situation of the 21st century. The Taiwan and Tibet issues are China’s internal affairs. Nepal firmly adheres to the one-China policy, supports China’s complete reunification, and will never allow any force to use Nepalese territory to harm China’s interests. China’s development presents an opportunity for Nepal. Nepal welcomes Chinese investment and is willing to provide a fair, rule-of-law, and friendly business environment for Chinese enterprises. Nepal is willing to learn from China’s governance experience, admires China’s achievements in poverty alleviation and environmental protection, and will actively participate in the high-quality Belt and Road Initiative, improve Nepal-China connectivity, promote mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, strengthen multilateral coordination and cooperation, and achieve common development and prosperity. Nepal agrees with the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and is willing to actively support the series of global initiatives proposed by China.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.
: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China