KATHMANDU, March 22:
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday said that Nepal is strongly
committed to the ‘One-China Policy’ and will not allow its land to be
used against the northern neighbor. Addressing a function at
Renmin University, Beijing, the PM said, “As a friendly neighbor, Nepal
has always been well aware of the sensitivities of China. Nepal adheres
strongly to the ‘One-China Policy, and has not allowed its land to be
used, under any pretext, against China. And it will continue to keep
this commitment firm and intact.
PM added that the relations between Nepal
and China have been firmly fortified on the foundations of
‘Panchasheel’, five principles of peaceful coexistence. “The
sovereign equality, non-interference, and respect for each other’s
sensitivities have guided our stable friendship,” he said. PM Oli is currently on an eight-day China visit.