Nepal Hosts International Conference on China and South Asia in a Multipolar World
Summary
An international conference on China and South Asia in a multipolar world opened in Kathmandu, with scholars and policymakers discussing regional cooperation, security, economic corridors and Nepal-China-India connectivity. Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal and Chinese Ambassador Dr. Zhang Maoming stressed balanced relations, development links and deeper bilateral cooperation.
Key Points
- An international conference titled “China and South Asia in a Multipolar World” began at The Square Hotel in Pulchowk, Kathmandu, with participants from Nepal, China and India.
- The event is jointly organized by the Center for South Asian Studies at Fudan University and the Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE).
- Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal wants balanced relations with China and India and aims to become a bridge between them through stronger connectivity and economic diplomacy.
- Chinese Ambassador Dr. Zhang Maoming highlighted Nepal’s role as a bridge and called for deeper China-Nepal cooperation, including Belt and Road cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
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