Kathmandu, July 7
Former Prime Minister Jhalnath Khanal has departed for China today. He is traveling to participate in the ‘World Civilization Dialogue’ organised in Beijing at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Before attending the main programme in Beijing, Khanal is scheduled to visit Henan Province for three days, said his personal secretary Krishna Bhattarai.
Former Prime Minister Khanal, also respected leader of CPN (Unified Socialist) will observe the modern agricultural research centres, ‘digital’ technology companies, new energy technology factories, and model projects for rural revitalisation there.
According to aide Bhattarai, he will address a special interaction organised by the CPC Henan Provincial Committee as the chief speaker. After concluding the event in Henan, Leader Khanal will arrive in Beijing, the capital of China, on July 9. In Beijing, he will address two important sessions on July 10.
He will speak as the chief speaker at the third part of the full session of the ‘Ministerial World Civilizational Dialogue,’ on ‘Joint Promotion of Shared Values of Humanity.’ On the same day, he will also deliver remarks 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 in Beijing, Leader Khanal is scheduled to have courtesy meetings with prominent leaders, including Liu Jianchao, head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the CPC, and also meet with former Prime Ministers, ministers, experts, and representatives from various countries attending the conference. Leader Khanal is scheduled to return home on July 11 after completing a five-day visit.
