China positive to provide free visa to Nepali: Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha

Kathmandu, April 1

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayankaji Shrestha has requested the Chinese side to provide free visas to Nepalis who want to visit China. Minister Shrestha informed that the Chinese side had a positive response to this request.

Minister Shrestha, who returned to Kathmandu on Monday morning after completing a seven-day visit to China, gave this information.

In a press conference at Tribhuvan International Airport, he said, “Nepal has been providing free visas to Chinese tourists visiting Nepal since 2016. I have also requested a free Chinese visa for Nepalis who want to visit China. The Chinese side has given a positive response to this.”

On the formal invitation of the Chinese Foreign Minister, Minister Shrestha went to China on March 24. He also held high-level meetings during the visit.