On September 10, the Consulate General of Nepal in Guangzhou was formally established at Room 1109 of Tianying Square (No. 222, Xingminlu Road, Tianhe District). The office will cover Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan Provinces as well as the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
It is the third Nepali consulate general to be established in China, after the first two in Hong Kong and Lhasa.
"Our two countries cherish a long history of close and cordial relationship," said Mr. Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, "the establishment of the Consulate General reflects the increased level of economic and commercial engagements and deepening people-to-people relations between Nepal and the Guangdong Province."
Guangdong has always had a strong trade relationship with Nepal. It is said that around 60% of Nepalese trade with China is conducted from the province. Based on that, Guangdong will continue to enhance trade and economic cooperation with Nepal, said Chen Yunxian, vice governor of Guangdong Province.
Mr. Ravi Bhattarai, the Consul General of Nepal in Guangzhou, also agreed that enhanced economic relations will follow the opening of the Consulate. He said, Guangdong offers, through the enhanced trade, investment, tourism and technology transfer, a huge market for a small economy like Nepal.
Exchange in the tourism sector is also important for Guangdong and Nepal. Nepal Airlines has already applied for a permit to operate direct flights between Kathmandu and Guangzhou.
This year, marks ‘Nepal Tourism Promotion Year’ in China. Hence, more Chinese travelers than ever before are expected to visit Nepal.
(Author: Will Editor:Simon)
