Kathmandu – A 20-member delegation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya, left for China on Sunday, November 15, at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
The visit is intended to strengthen dialogue between the two political parties and explore cooperation in areas that could support Nepal’s development, according to RSP spokesperson Jagadish Kharel.
The delegation is scheduled to discuss good governance, economic development, public service delivery, institutional capacity building and political leadership that responds to public expectations.
The two parties are also expected to exchange experiences on development and public administration, with the RSP describing the trip as an opportunity to build mutual understanding and strengthen Nepal-China ties.
Before the departure, RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane urged delegation members to concentrate on bilateral issues and learn from China’s experience in technology, economic development and governance.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah also met the visiting lawmakers ahead of the trip and encouraged them to explore cooperation in trade, tourism, technology and agricultural modernisation.
The delegation includes lawmakers Ganesh Parajuli, Hari Dhakal, Kabindra Burlakoti, Lima Adhikari Acharya, Samiksha Baskota, Sagar Dhakal and other party representatives.
Speaking to journalists at Tribhuvan International Airport, Acharya said the Chinese side would cover the expenses and logistics of the visit, with no expenditure from Nepal’s state coffers.
The visit is expected to include meetings with Chinese counterparts and visits to institutions and development projects, providing the delegation with an opportunity to examine practices that could be relevant to Nepal.
