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At the invitation of Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal paid an official visit to China from December 26 to 31, 2009.
During the visit, Prime Minister Nepal called on President Hu Jintao and National People's Congress Standing Committee Chairman Wu Bangguo, and held talks with Premier Wen Jiabao. In a sincere and friendly atmosphere, the leaders of the two countries had an in-depth exchange of views and reached extensive understanding on the development of China-Nepal relations as well as on international and regional issues of mutual interest.
During the visit, Prime Minister Nepal called on President Hu Jintao and National People's Congress Standing Committee Chairman Wu Bangguo, and held talks with Premier Wen Jiabao. In a sincere and friendly atmosphere, the leaders of the two countries had an in-depth exchange of views and reached extensive understanding on the development of China-Nepal relations as well as on international and regional issues of mutual interest.
1. The two sides reviewed the time-honored China-Nepal friendly relations and exchanges, and noted with satisfaction that since the establishment of the diplomatic relations in 1955, China-Nepal relations have withstood changes of the international situation and have been growing in a consistent, steady and healthy manner. The characteristics of the relationship are equality, harmonious coexistence and ever-lasting friendship.
The two sides maintained that good neighborly friendship and deepening of mutually beneficial cooperation serve the fundamental interests of the two countries, meet the common aspirations of the two peoples and are conducive to peace and development in the region and the world at large. The two sides decided to establish and develop a China-Nepal Comprehensive Partnership of Cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
The two sides agreed to respect each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as each other's social system and development path chosen in the light of their respective national conditions, and respect and understand each other's major concerns and core interests. The two sides will adhere to the principle of peaceful coexistence, non-alignment and non-intervention in each other's internal affairs, develop all-round friendly exchanges and cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, share development experience, and embrace opportunities, add vigor to their good-neighborly and friendly cooperation, enhance ever-lasting friendship and achieve common development.
The two sides agreed to further promote exchange of high-level visits and contacts at all levels and make full use of the existing mechanisms, including the diplomatic consultation, the China-Nepal Joint Economic Committee Meeting, the Non-governmental Cooperation Forum to expand exchanges and cooperation among government departments, parliaments, parties, local governments and business communities of the two countries.
The two sides maintained that good neighborly friendship and deepening of mutually beneficial cooperation serve the fundamental interests of the two countries, meet the common aspirations of the two peoples and are conducive to peace and development in the region and the world at large. The two sides decided to establish and develop a China-Nepal Comprehensive Partnership of Cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
The two sides agreed to respect each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as each other's social system and development path chosen in the light of their respective national conditions, and respect and understand each other's major concerns and core interests. The two sides will adhere to the principle of peaceful coexistence, non-alignment and non-intervention in each other's internal affairs, develop all-round friendly exchanges and cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, share development experience, and embrace opportunities, add vigor to their good-neighborly and friendly cooperation, enhance ever-lasting friendship and achieve common development.
The two sides agreed to further promote exchange of high-level visits and contacts at all levels and make full use of the existing mechanisms, including the diplomatic consultation, the China-Nepal Joint Economic Committee Meeting, the Non-governmental Cooperation Forum to expand exchanges and cooperation among government departments, parliaments, parties, local governments and business communities of the two countries.
双方认为,巩固睦邻友好,深化互利合作,符合中尼两国根本利益和两国人民共同愿望,有利于本地区乃至世界的和平与发展。双方决定,在和平共处五项原则基础上,建立和发展中尼世代友好的全面合作伙伴关系。
双方同意,相互尊重独立、主权和领土完整,相互尊重彼此根据本国国情选择的社会制度和发展道路,相互尊重和照顾彼此重大关切和核心利益。双方同意,坚持和平共处、不结盟和互不干涉内政的原则,在平等互利的基础上开展全方位友好交流与合作,分享发展经验和机遇,为两国睦邻友好合作增添活力,增进世代友好,实现共同发展。
双方同意,进一步促进两国高层互访和各层次交往,充分利用现有的外交磋商、经贸联委会、民间合作论坛等机制,扩大政府各部门、议会、政党、地方和企业之间的交流与合作。
2. Both sides believed that economic and trade cooperation is an important part of the China-Nepal Comprehensive Partnership of Cooperation. The two sides agreed to further intensify cooperation in trade, investment, information technology, transportation, agriculture, infrastructure development, poverty alleviation and other fields on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. The leaders also agreed to direct the Bilateral Consultative Mechanism between the two countries to review all dimensions of our bilateral cooperation, explore new areas of cooperation, coordinate and facilitate actions, and make recommendations for further consideration at the higher levels.
The Nepalese side expressed thanks to the Chinese side for the long-standing valuable assistance for Nepal's economic development, extended a warm welcome to Chinese businesses to actively participate in hydropower construction and infrastructure development in Nepal and expressed readiness to cooperate with China to discuss the establishment of special economic zones in Nepal and attract Chinese companies for investment and development there.
The Chinese side stated that the Chinese Government encourages and supports competent and well-established Chinese companies to invest in Nepal. The Chinese side will provide necessary support and assistance to the Nepalese side in hydropower construction, infrastructure development,health, education, human resources development and other fields in the light of the economic and technical feasibilities of relevant projects. The Chinese side is ready to continue providing assistance to Nepal within its ability, and further carry out bilateral economic and technical cooperation and personnel exchanges to make positive contribution to its economic development in the changed context of Nepal.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the implementation of various projects under Chinese assistance in diverse fields for the socio-economic development in Nepal. The Nepalese side stated that the continued and enhanced level of Chinese cooperation extended in the current transitional phase would be of additional significance to the people of Nepal. The Chinese side stated that China is mindful of the development challenges faced by Nepal and will provide appropriate encouragement, incentives as well as concessional financing to mutually agreed projects to the best of its ability. The Nepalese side expressed sincere appreciation for the kind gesture and understanding.
The Chinese side stated that it will gradually provide to Nepal zero-tariff treatment to 95% of the products in accordance with its commitment made at the United Nations High-Level Event on the Millennium Development Goals. The two sides agreed to take measures to expand the bilateral trade and achieve sustained, steady and balanced development in the years ahead.
Both sides agreed to enhance various modes of connectivity such as land route and air services, between the two countries to promote proximity and linkages, facilitate bilateral engagement and collaboration as well as enhance other economic opportunities and benefits including by improving land transportation infrastructure between the two countries.
The Chinese side stated that it supports Nepal's identification of agriculture as its priority area, and is ready to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Nepalese side in germplasm resources exchange, personnel training and joint cultivation of fine breeds and improved varieties. In this context, the Chinese side stands ready to provide assistance, within its capacity, to Nepalese agricultural institutes in terms of faculty and capacity-building.
The two sides agreed to share experience and enhance cooperation in poverty alleviation. The Chinese side will help the Nepalese side to expedite the poverty reduction process in rural areas.
The Nepalese side expressed thanks to the Chinese side for the long-standing valuable assistance for Nepal's economic development, extended a warm welcome to Chinese businesses to actively participate in hydropower construction and infrastructure development in Nepal and expressed readiness to cooperate with China to discuss the establishment of special economic zones in Nepal and attract Chinese companies for investment and development there.
The Chinese side stated that the Chinese Government encourages and supports competent and well-established Chinese companies to invest in Nepal. The Chinese side will provide necessary support and assistance to the Nepalese side in hydropower construction, infrastructure development,health, education, human resources development and other fields in the light of the economic and technical feasibilities of relevant projects. The Chinese side is ready to continue providing assistance to Nepal within its ability, and further carry out bilateral economic and technical cooperation and personnel exchanges to make positive contribution to its economic development in the changed context of Nepal.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the implementation of various projects under Chinese assistance in diverse fields for the socio-economic development in Nepal. The Nepalese side stated that the continued and enhanced level of Chinese cooperation extended in the current transitional phase would be of additional significance to the people of Nepal. The Chinese side stated that China is mindful of the development challenges faced by Nepal and will provide appropriate encouragement, incentives as well as concessional financing to mutually agreed projects to the best of its ability. The Nepalese side expressed sincere appreciation for the kind gesture and understanding.
The Chinese side stated that it will gradually provide to Nepal zero-tariff treatment to 95% of the products in accordance with its commitment made at the United Nations High-Level Event on the Millennium Development Goals. The two sides agreed to take measures to expand the bilateral trade and achieve sustained, steady and balanced development in the years ahead.
Both sides agreed to enhance various modes of connectivity such as land route and air services, between the two countries to promote proximity and linkages, facilitate bilateral engagement and collaboration as well as enhance other economic opportunities and benefits including by improving land transportation infrastructure between the two countries.
The Chinese side stated that it supports Nepal's identification of agriculture as its priority area, and is ready to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Nepalese side in germplasm resources exchange, personnel training and joint cultivation of fine breeds and improved varieties. In this context, the Chinese side stands ready to provide assistance, within its capacity, to Nepalese agricultural institutes in terms of faculty and capacity-building.
The two sides agreed to share experience and enhance cooperation in poverty alleviation. The Chinese side will help the Nepalese side to expedite the poverty reduction process in rural areas.
二、双方认为,经贸合作是中尼全面合作伙伴关系的重要组成部分。双方同意,在平等互利的基础上,进一步加强在贸易、投资、信息技术、交通、农业、基础设施建设和扶贫等领域的合作。两国领导人一致同意,指示双边磋商机制评估双方现有合作领域,探索新的合作领域,加强协调,向两国高层提出建议。
尼方感谢中方多年来为尼经济建设提供的宝贵援助,热情欢迎中国企业积极参与尼泊尔水电开发和基础设施建设,愿与中方探讨在尼合作设立经济特区,吸引中资企业投资开发。
中方表示,中国政府鼓励和支持有实力、有信誉的中资企业赴尼投资。中方将根据有关项目经济和技术可行性,在水电开发、基础设施建设、医疗、教育、人力资源开发等领域向尼方提供必要支持和帮助。中方愿继续向尼提供力所能及的援助,进一步开展双边经济技术合作和人员交流,为尼转型期间经济发展作出积极贡献。
双方对中方为尼经济社会发展援建的诸多工程的进展感到满意。尼方表示,对国家处于转型期的尼泊尔人民来说,中方持续且不断加强的合作格外重要。中方表示注意到尼泊尔发展面临的挑战,将尽力为双方商定的合作项目提供适当激励措施和优惠融资。尼方对中方的善意和理解表示衷心感谢。
中方表示,根据中国在联合国千年发展目标高级别会议上作出的承诺,将逐步给予尼泊尔95%的产品零关税待遇。双方同意采取措施扩大双边贸易规模,实现持续、稳步、平衡发展。
双方同意,将发挥两国地理相邻的特点,进一步加强两国陆路和航空联系,并通过改善中尼间陆路交通基础设施,为加强双方交流合作和经贸往来提供便利。
中方表示,支持尼方以农业为重点发展领域,愿同尼方在种质资源交换、人员培训和共同培育良种方面加强交流与合作。中方愿在师资和能力建设方面为尼泊尔的农业高等院校提供力所能及的帮助。
双方同意,在扶贫领域分享经验,加强合作。中方将帮助尼方加快在农村地区的减贫进程。
3. The two sides agreed to further expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation with a view to promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
The two sides agreed to establish youth exchange programs on a sustainable basis, with the participation of youths from various walks of life. The number of participants will be gradually increased to 100 every year.
The Chinese side will continue to provide government scholarships to the Nepalese side. Students from Nepal are also welcome to study in China under various programmes and channels.
The two sides agreed to boost people-to-people contacts through the development of tourism and support the promotional measures of each in the other's country. The Chinese side agreed to actively encourage Chinese businesses to invest in and develop tourism infrastructure in Nepal.
The two sides agreed to promote contacts and exchanges between mass media, thinktanks, scholars and friendship groups of the two countries.
The two sides believed that the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and Nepal should give due recognition to their geographic proximity, establish more border trading points and strengthen exchanges among people in the border areas, in an effort to enhance traditional friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation.
The two sides agreed to establish youth exchange programs on a sustainable basis, with the participation of youths from various walks of life. The number of participants will be gradually increased to 100 every year.
The Chinese side will continue to provide government scholarships to the Nepalese side. Students from Nepal are also welcome to study in China under various programmes and channels.
The two sides agreed to boost people-to-people contacts through the development of tourism and support the promotional measures of each in the other's country. The Chinese side agreed to actively encourage Chinese businesses to invest in and develop tourism infrastructure in Nepal.
The two sides agreed to promote contacts and exchanges between mass media, thinktanks, scholars and friendship groups of the two countries.
The two sides believed that the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and Nepal should give due recognition to their geographic proximity, establish more border trading points and strengthen exchanges among people in the border areas, in an effort to enhance traditional friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation.
4. The two sides believed that China and Nepal have identical or similar positions on major international issues such as global financial crisis, climate change, energy and food security as well as those relating to the aspirations and challenges of the developing countries. The two sides agreed to maintain close coordination and cooperation in this regard so as to uphold the common interests of both China and Nepal and other developing countries.
The two sides noted that the two countries always support and actively participate in UN peace-keeping operations. The two sides agreed to carry out exchanges and cooperation in this field.
The two sides view positively and support each other's participation in regional cooperation processes, and agree to strengthen coordination and cooperation in various regional cooperation mechanisms.
The two sides noted that the two countries always support and actively participate in UN peace-keeping operations. The two sides agreed to carry out exchanges and cooperation in this field.
The two sides view positively and support each other's participation in regional cooperation processes, and agree to strengthen coordination and cooperation in various regional cooperation mechanisms.
5. The Nepalese side reiterated that there is but one China in the world, and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole China. Both Taiwan and Tibet are integral parts of the Chinese territory. The Nepalese side firmly supports efforts made by the Chinese side to uphold state sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity, and will not allow any forces to use its territory to engage in any anti-China or separatist activities.
The Chinese side spoke highly of the above position of the Nepalese side and expressed firm support to the efforts made by the Nepalese side to uphold its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, national unity and stability. The Chinese side is pleased to see the progress made in the peace process in Nepal, and sincerely hopes that Nepal will realize peace, stability and prosperity.
The Chinese side spoke highly of the above position of the Nepalese side and expressed firm support to the efforts made by the Nepalese side to uphold its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, national unity and stability. The Chinese side is pleased to see the progress made in the peace process in Nepal, and sincerely hopes that Nepal will realize peace, stability and prosperity.
6. The two sides believed that the official visit of Prime Minister Nepal to the People's Republic of China symbolized an enhanced level of China-Nepal relations as well as a significant milestone in the history of cordial and cooperative relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Nepal extended cordial invitation to President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and other Chinese leaders to pay official visits to Nepal at a mutually convenient time. The Chinese side expressed its appreciation and accepted the invitation with delight. The specific date of visits will be discussed through diplomatic channels.
On behalf of the government and people of Nepal, Prime Minister Nepal expressed his appreciation to the government and people of China for the warm and gracious hospitality accorded to him and his delegation.
The two sides signed the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Nepal on Youth Exchanges during the visit.
Prime Minister Nepal extended cordial invitation to President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and other Chinese leaders to pay official visits to Nepal at a mutually convenient time. The Chinese side expressed its appreciation and accepted the invitation with delight. The specific date of visits will be discussed through diplomatic channels.
On behalf of the government and people of Nepal, Prime Minister Nepal expressed his appreciation to the government and people of China for the warm and gracious hospitality accorded to him and his delegation.
The two sides signed the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Nepal on Youth Exchanges during the visit.
Beijing, December 30, 2009
