Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" is set to undertake an official visit to the People's Republic of China from September 23 to September 30, 2023, following an invitation from Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

Accompanied by a delegation comprising his daughter, Ms. Ganga Dahal, Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud, Minister for Water Supply Mahidra Raya Yadav, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Prakash Jwala, National Security Advisor Shanker Das Bairagi, Vice-Chairman of the National Planning Commission Min Bahadur Shrestha, and other senior government officials, as well as representatives from the business community, the Prime Minister's visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between Nepal and China.

During the visit, Prime Minister Dahal is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping in Hangzhou, Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, and Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.

Additionally, he will address the China-Nepal Investment Summit, jointly organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) in Beijing. Furthermore, Prime Minister Dahal will participate in the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23.

As part of his visit, Prime Minister Dahal will visit Chongqing Municipality to observe China's agricultural and industrial advancements. He will also travel to Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, which shares a border with Nepal.

Nepal and China have shared a robust and friendly bilateral relationship, rooted in commonalities of culture, history, and geography. This visit is expected to strengthen these ties further and enhance cooperation in various mutually beneficial areas.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to return to Kathmandu on September 30, 2023, following the successful completion of his official visit to China.