Beijing: Former Prime Minister Jhalnath Khanal has departed for China to participate in the ‘World Civilization Dialogue’ organized in Beijing at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
According to National News Agency Nepal, before attending the main programme in Beijing, Khanal is scheduled to visit Henan Province for three days, where he will explore modern agricultural research centres, digital technology companies, new energy technology factories, and model projects for rural revitalization. His personal secretary, Krishna Bhattarai, mentioned that Khanal will address a special interaction organized by the CPC Henan Provincial Committee as the chief speaker.
After concluding the events in Henan, Khanal is expected to arrive in Beijing on July 9. In the capital, he will address two significant sessions on July 10. As the chief speaker, he will present at the third part of the full session of the ‘Ministerial World Civilizational Dialogue,’ focusing on the ‘Joint Promotion of Shared Values of Humanity.’
On the same day, Khanal will also serve as the chief speaker at the inauguration ceremony of the sixth sub-forum titled ‘Exchanges between Civilizations, Mutual Learning, and Intellectual Dialogue.’ During his stay, he is scheduled to meet with prominent leaders, including Liu Jianchao, head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the CPC, as well as former Prime Ministers, ministers, experts, and representatives from different countries attending the conference.
Leader Khanal plans to return home on July 11 after completing his five-day visit.