Kathmandu, April 13
Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Gyawali is paying an official visit to China from April 16 to 21 upon the invitation of State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi.
The Foreign Ministry Friday said on Friday that during the visit, Minister Gyawali is scheduled to hold bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang on 18 April, which will be followed by a joint press address. The Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister will host a luncheon in honour of Minister Gyawali.
During his stay in Beijing, Minister Gyawali will meet the state leader of China, and address a round table meeting of Chinese think tanks.
The Nepali to China is to host a welcome reception in honour of the Foreign Minister and his delegation on April 17.
Gyawali will visit Chengdu City of the Sichuan Province of China, and meet provincial leaders and address a programme at Sichuan University on April 20.
The Nepali delegation comprises Ambassador of Nepal to China Leela Mani Paudyal, and senior officials of the Foreign Ministry and the Embassy.
Minister Gyawali returns home on April 21.
