Chinese envoy meets on UML leader Nepal

KATHMANDU: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Wu Chuntai today met with former Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal at the latter’s residence in Koteshwor.

The two discussed Nepal’s latest political situation, prospects of CA elections to and issues of mutual interest between the two countries, it is learnt.

Leader Nepal said that initiative was underway to shorten the transition period by holding election to the Constituent Assembly (CA) soon and taking political parties, which are against the formation of Chief Justice led government, into confidence.

During the meeting, the Chinese ambassador expressed China’s readiness to support for Nepal’s economic and social development