Kathmandu, Sep 26: Echoing China’s stance, Nepal on Tuesday said that it was against the “independence” of Taiwan.
The Nepali side reiterated its firm commitment to the One-China principle, according to the 13-page long joint statement issued during the official visit of Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to China, recognising the Beijing government as the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, the Nepali side is against “Taiwan independence”.
Dahal held talks with the Chinese President on the sidelines of Asian Games in Hangzhou. On Monday, Dahal met his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang, and witnessed the signing of different 12 agreements related to different areas of cooperation. (IANS)