China’s state councilor Tang Jiaxuan is arriving in Kathmandu on Thursday for a three-day long official visit to Nepal.

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

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

Upon arrival, Tang will directly head for Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

He will return to Kathmandu the same day.

Meanwhile, participants of an interaction held in the capital Wednesday on the visit of China’s state councilor said Tang’s visit was significant from political and economic perspectives.

Former Nepali ambassador to China, Rajeswor Acharya said the visit was being made under special circumstance and in a special manner.

Referring to Lumbini visit that tops Tang’s itinerary, Acharya opined that the Chinese dignitary’s visit was aimed at helping restoring peace in Nepal.

Another erstwhile Nepali envoy to China, Yuvraj Singh Pradhan expressed confidence that the senior Chinese officer’s visit will be a milestone in favor of peace in Nepal.

Expert on Chinese affairs, academician Govinda Bhatta said Chinese state councilor’s visit will be aimed at helping Nepal restore political stability, economic progress and peace.

Foreign policy expert Dr Mohan Lohani also spoke along similar lines.

Unlike other countries, China has described February 1 royal takeover of the King as internal affair of the Country.