Kathmandu: A weeklong China’s Xizang Connections Culture Week event has commenced in Kathmandu today to commemorate the 70th diplomatic ties between Nepal and China. Organized by Xizang Media Group, the event was jointly inaugurated by National Assembly Vice Chairperson Bimala Ghimire, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song, and Vice President of the Xizang International Culture Association of China Luo Jun amid a special function.
According to National News Agency Nepal, NA Vice Chairperson Ghimire expressed confidence that such events would be instrumental in further strengthening the cultural relations between China and Nepal, and deepening people-to-people ties. She highlighted that Nepal-China relations are based on a foundation of shared history, culture, religion, and civilizations, and reiterated Nepal’s commitment to the One-China Principle.
Ambassador Chen Song shared insights into China’s development in various sectors, including economic, social, tourism, physical development, connectivity network, and information technology. He emphasized China’s path to economic prosperity and the importance of these developments in fostering stronger bilateral relations.
Luo Jun, Vice President of the Xizang International Culture Association of China, expressed happiness over the progress in cultural relations between the two countries. He hoped that Nepal and China would continue to work jointly to further deepen trade, tourism, and cultural ties.
The inaugural session featured various cultural demonstrations showcasing Xizang’s (Tibet) geographical diversity, livelihood, culture, costumes, and physical developments, highlighting the rich and unique heritage of the region.