China ready to work for strategic partnership with Nepal

Kathmandu  – A day after  the United States expressed its eagerness to work with Nepal’s incoming government for shared goal of prosperity and Security,  Nepal’s northern Neighbor China expressed similar sentiments worded differently , on Nepal’s latest political situation.

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said “China congratulates Nepal on concluding the voting for the House of Representatives elections steadily and as scheduled. We are glad to see Nepal advance its political agenda smoothly. As a traditionally friendly neighbor, China values its relations with Nepal.”

” The two countries have given each other support in their effort to safeguard independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. China stands ready to work with Nepal to continue advancing the strategic partnership of cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship for development and prosperity’, the spokesperson said.

 China chose to use the word strategic partnership, in place of ‘shared security’ that US identified  as common goal with Nepal.

 ‘We look forward to working with the next government on the common goals of prosperity and security in both our countries,” the U S embassy said ,