China’s state councilor Tang Jiaxuan has arrived in Kathmandu for a three-day long official visit to Nepal.

State Councilor of China, Tang Jiaxuan (left) being welcomed by Vice Chairman of Council of Ministers Kirti Nidi Bista upon his arrival on a three-day long official visit to Nepal at Tribhuvan International Airport, Thursday, Mar 16 06. nepalnews.com/rh

Talking to journalists at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Councilor Tang said this is the friendly visit.

Vice Chairman (VC) of the Council of Minister Kriti Nidhi Bista, Foreign Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal and other high-ranking government officials welcomed Tang upon his arrival.

Talking to journalists, VC Bista said that the visit will be helpful to strengthen good relation between both the countries.

Tang is scheduled to meet cabinet vice-chairmen, high-ranking government officials and senior opposition leaders during his stay.

His Majesty the King will grant an audience to the visiting Chinese dignitary, according to officials.

Experts said that Tang’s visit is significant from political and economic perspectives. Unlike other countries, China has described February 1 royal takeover of the King as internal affair of the country.