Prachanda meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

KATHMANDU: UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who is currently on a week-long China trip met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People in Beijing, China today.

Nepal’s top politician and former prime minister Prachanda discussed the issues ranging from Nepal’s CA polls, Nepal-China relations, Chinese economic assistance to Nepal among others. The meeting lasted for nearly 40 minutes.

Nepali Ambassador to China Dr Mahesh Maskey was also present on the occasion.

Earlier, on Wednesday Prachanda had met with Chinese Vice-President Li Yuonchao and discussed issues of bilateral relations and mutual interests between Nepal and China.

Maoist chairman Prachanda also met Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday. Similarly, he held an interaction with the Chinese intellects and economic leaders.