PM Dahal visiting China in third week of September: Foreign Minister Saud

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' will be embarking on a visit to China likely from the third week of September.

In his address to a program organized today, Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud, said the Prime Minister would be visiting the northern neighbor in the third or the fourth week of coming September.

The program was held to mark the digitalized verification of the police clearance certificate. 'We are prepared to observe the Prime Minister's visit to China,' he said, adding that the present government was committed to promoting cordial relations with neighbors and friendly nations.

Recalling the Prime Minister's visit to India after the formation of the incumbent government, he said the visit was successful and productive. He was of the view of observing international relations, centering on the mutual interests of the nation, making sure that it would be in the interest of the nation and the citizens.

'There should be a common understanding among political parties and sides concerned about the nation's foreign policy,' the Foreign Affairs Minister added.

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