Kathmandu: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song met with Nepali Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply Ramesh Rijal on Monday to discuss bilateral relations, development assistance, and opening of border points.

During the meeting, Minister Rijal praised Ambassador Song for his active role in strengthening bilateral relations between Nepal and China. He expressed his belief that the bilateral relations would be further strengthened in the days ahead.

Minister Rijal also reiterated Nepal's commitment to not let anyone misuse Nepali territory against China. He informed that of the total foreign trade, trade with China comprises 14 percent. China is Nepal's second largest trade partner, according to Minister Rijal. However, Nepal was incurring huge loss on trade with China.

Minister Rijal also reminded Ambassador Song of various mechanisms to facilitate Nepal-China trade. He said that even the meeting of joint consultation mechanism established for implementing transit and transport agreement was not held. He urged Ambassador Song for an immediate meeting between the concerned mechanisms in Kathmandu and Beijing.

The Minister expressed happiness over the re-operation of Tatopani, Rasuwa and Hilsa border points. He requested Ambassador Song to open further border points soon. He also drew Ambassador Song's attention on opening Nechung-Liji, Kimathanka, Olangchunggola and other border points.

Minister Rijal thanked China for its assistance and collaboration in Nepal's development. He hoped China would extend further assistance and provide foreign direct investment.

On the occasion, Ambassador Song thanked Nepal for supporting One China policy. He expressed his belief that bilateral relations would be further strengthened between China and Nepal. He also said that China was positive to extend development assistance and foreign direct investment.