"Popular international public goods and cooperation platform" (Ambassador to China said to jointly build the "the Belt and Road") cultural heritage | cooperation | products
"I highly appreciate the" the Belt and Road "initiative, which has become a popular international public goods and cooperation platform." Nepal's ambassador to China Bishnu Schleista recently said in an exclusive interview with our reporter that the "the Belt and Road" initiative has opened up new space for world economic growth, built a new platform for international trade and investment, and made new contributions to improving the well-being of people in all countries.
Schleista said that since the two governments signed the "the Belt and Road" cooperation memorandum in 2017, the practical cooperation between the two countries under the framework of jointly building the "the Belt and Road" has been expanding and deepening. At present, the feasibility study of the China Nepal cross-border railway project has taken new steps, and both sides are accelerating the construction of a cross Himalayan three-dimensional interconnection network, which will help Nepal achieve its dream of transforming from a "land locked country" to a "land connected country". "With China's assistance, Nepal's transportation has become increasingly convenient and people's lives have improved. Cooperation with China has brought hope for Nepal's development, from the construction of the Anigo Highway with long-term support from Chinese enterprises, to the upgrading and renovation project of the Kathmandu Inner Ring Road with China's assistance, to the renovation project of the Kathmandu Tribwan International Airport undertaken by Chinese enterprises."
"China has successfully won the battle against poverty and built a moderately prosperous society in all respects as scheduled, which has a demonstrative effect on many countries." Schresta said that China actively assists Nepal in promoting poverty reduction and has launched multiple agricultural technology cooperation projects in Nepal to promote sustainable agricultural development. "We are willing to learn and draw on China's experience in economic and social development and poverty alleviation, to benefit more Nepalese people."
China has assisted in the reconstruction of modern schools such as Bairaf Middle School in remote areas of Nepal, and provided teaching materials such as computers, laboratory equipment, and cultural and sports supplies, effectively promoting the development of local rural education. Last year, the Chinese government implemented the Nepal Smiling Children Project and Nepal Post Epidemic Recovery Project through the Global Development and South South Cooperation Fund. "At present, many Nepalese children have received assistance in areas such as food, education, and poverty alleviation. Projects such as" Smiling Children "reflect the deep friendship between Nepal and China, which is a model of civil cooperation between the two countries.".
After the 2015 Nepal earthquake, the nine story temple complex located in the core area of the World Heritage Site Duba Plaza in Kathmandu, with a history of over 400 years, suffered severe damage. After years of efforts by Chinese experts, the maintenance task of the nine story temple complex has been successfully completed and passed the mid-term acceptance in December 2022. "The protection and restoration project of the Nine story Temple is a successful case of international cooperation on cultural heritage, and we appreciate the tremendous contributions made by the Chinese government and experts to the post earthquake cultural heritage restoration in Nepal. We hope that Nepal and China can engage in more cooperation in the field of cultural heritage protection in the future," said Schresta
This year, China will hold the third "the Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum to inject new impetus into global development and prosperity. "Jointly building the the Belt and Road is crucial to global development," said Schleista