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Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe (C) reviews the Nepali military's guard of honor in Kathmandu, Nepal, November 29, 2020. /China's Ministry of National Defense

Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari (R) meets with Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in Kathmandu, Nepal, November 29, 2020. /China's Ministry of National Defense

Nepali Prime Minister and Defense Minister K.P. Sharma Oli (R) meets with Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in Kathmandu, Nepal, November 29, 2020. /China's Ministry of National Defense

Relations between China and Nepal were upgraded to a strategic partnership of cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship for development and prosperity during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Nepal last year, Wei noted.

China will maintain close communication and deepen pragmatic cooperation with Nepal while providing continuous assistance and support for the construction of the Nepali military to make greater contribution to the regional peace and stability and the benefit of the two peoples, said the Chinese defense minister.

During his visit on Sunday, Wei also met with Nepalese Chief of Army Staff Purna Chandra Thapa.

(With input from Xinhua)

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