China commends Nepal’s decision not to move ahead with State Partnership Program (SPP) of the US government

Beijing: Beijing says it commends Nepal’s decision not to move ahead with  State Partnership Program (SPP) of the US government. China stands ready to work with Nepal to jointly safeguard regional security, stability and shared prosperity: Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Responding to media query during a regular press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said China commends Nepal’s decision not to accept the SPP. “As Nepal is friendly and close neighbour and strategic cooperative partner, China commends the Nepali government’s decision,” he said.

Spokesperson Wang said China will continue to support Nepal in upholding its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and support Nepal’s commitment to its independent and non-aligned foreign policy. “China stands ready to work with Nepal to jointly safeguard regional security, stability and shared prosperity,” he further said.