KATHMANDU-  Chairman of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said the time tested and good neighborly relations between Nepal and China are guided by the principles of peaceful coexistence.

“These relations are nurtured on the basis of mutual respect, sovereign equality, and understanding on each-others core concerns and sensitivities,” Dahal said during a view conference organized by NCP and the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Friday.

He said mutual trust, friendship and good neighborliness are the hallmark of the relations between the two countries adding, “We can say with proud that we Nepal and China enjoy trouble free relations between the two neighbors of different size, demography and development stage.”

Dahal said Nepal stands firm and resolute on ‘One-China Policy’ and supports Taiwan’s peaceful reunification.

Stating that Nepal firmly supports China on Hong Kong issue, Tibet and Xinjiang matters, Dahal said Nepal believes in non-interference in the internal matters by external forces in any pretext.

NCP Chairman Dahal further noted that his party wishes to work together with Communist Party of China for common development, prosperity, peace and harmony.

“Being a part of Belt and Road Initiative, we firmly believe that the BRI can bring in opportunities for common development to the countries like Nepal,” he said adding that the two countries can develop Community of Shared Destiny across the Himalayas by pursuing development path under the theme of Trans- Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network.

Stating that Nepal, currently, is in the critical phase of outbreak of Coronavirus (COVIC-19) disease, he said the number of people infected by COVID-19 is sharply peaking up basically due to cross-border influx of infected people.

“The infrastructure related to health and logistic, human resource capabilities and supplies of critical materials in case of massive outbreak are utterly limited,” he said adding, “We have been receiving a big support, material and moral, from the government and people of China.”

Dahal said China’s support remained extremely important in the early days of COVID-19 infection in Nepal and such support will be critically important for us in coming days as well.

“We fully bank on China in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic,” he said recalling China’s support whether during earthquake, or in COVID-19 pandemic or in normal period for socio-economic development, which he claimed has remained continued and invaluable.

“China and Nepal are friends in weal and woes,” he said reiterating his viewpoint of building a demonstration site between two Communist Parties for poverty alleviation.