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THE friendly and cordial relations that
subsist between Nepal and the People’s Republic of China is an exemplary one. It is
since times immemorial that both the countries have enjoyed each others respect and
cooperation. There is no area where there is any misunderstanding between the two
countries. In fact, this bilateral relation can be taken as a model. In this respect, over
the years, because of the excellent rapport that exists between the two countries, there
has been a great amount of mutual cooperation between these two friendly countries.
Consequently, Nepal has been able to gain much from the cooperation extended by its
northern neighbour. China’s desire to see Nepal prosper is adequately reflected by
its strong support of the Nepalese government’s efforts to maintain law and order and
thereby create a peaceful atmosphere. In Nepal’s bid to contain the terrorist
activities of the Maoists, China has adequately supported the move. This was, furthermore,
elaborated at an interaction programme organised at the Reporters Club the other day.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of China to Nepal Wu Cong Yong said that China would
never support the Maoists in Nepal and neither would it provide any shelter to them. This
is a noteworthy moral support for Nepal from its neighbour. It is over three weeks that
the State of Emergency was declared here, because of the spree of violence that the
Maoists, since they were labelled as terrorists, resorted to. The activities of the Maoist
terrorists to disturb the peace and harmony in the country have been thwarted by the
deployment of the Royal Nepalese Army personnel. In the ensuing days after the declaration
of emergency, the security personnel have been able to contribute much towards the return
of peace in the affected areas. In the meantime, much arms, ammunition and equipment have
been recovered. This speaks for the fact that the country is slowly returning to normalcy.
Before this, the environment of terror that had been unleashed by the Maoists had had a
negative impact in every sector. The government on its part has done well to enhance the
security conditions in the country. The support of various friendly countries in the
government’s efforts to contain terrorism has been very encouraging. Moreover, the
Chinese envoy to Nepal also revealed that China is seriously considering the request Nepal
has made to different countries for support after the declaration of the State of
Emergency. This in itself is a reflection of China’s concern for a peaceful and
stable Nepal and all Nepalese appreciate this friendly gesture of China.
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