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News18
13 hours ago
- Business
- News18
China to rebuild flood-damaged infrastructure in Nepals Rasuwa: officials
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Kathmandu, Jul 21 (PTI) China on Monday pledged support to Nepal for reconstructing infrastructure damaged by recent floods in Rasuwa district and restoring customs operations, officials here said. The Nepal-China Friendship Bridge, connecting the two nations, along with several hydropower projects and a dry port, was severely impacted by flash floods that struck Rasuwa on July 8, 2025. The assurance came during a meeting between Nepal's Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and a Chinese delegation led by Chen Xiaodong, Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), at the Finance Ministry here, officials said. Discussions also covered Nepal-China bilateral ties, development cooperation, and ongoing and future Chinese-funded projects, they said. Deputy Prime Minister Paudel, emphasising post-disaster recovery as Nepal's priority, expressed gratitude for China's commitment to rebuilding the affected infrastructure. During the meeting, Nepal and China also signed MoUs for four projects, including the construction of a bone marrow transplantation facility at BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital and a feasibility study for expanding the Civil Hospital. Finance Secretary Ghanashyam Upadhyaya and CIDCA Chairman Chen signed the MoU on behalf of their respective governments. A MoU was signed to facilitate human resource development, enabling over 1,200 Nepalese government employees to participate in bilateral and multilateral seminars organised by China-based institutions. An agreement was signed between Nepal Electricity Authority Managing Director Hitendra Dev Shakya and Chen for a feasibility study on the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung Transnational Electricity Transmission Line. PTI SBP SCY SCY (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Nepal-China flash floods: 1 dead, dozens missing as torrential rains hit; rescue ops underway
Nepal-China flash floods (Image: @ani_digital) KATHMANDU: At least one person died and 17 others went missing after torrential monsoon rains triggered flash floods along a Himalayan valley between Nepal and China on Tuesday, officials reported. A key bridge over the Bhotekoshi River, a vital connection between the two nations, was swept away in the floodwaters, which hit the border area around dawn. Rescue operation in Rasuwa: 9 pulled to safety Nine people stranded in Rasuwa district were rescued safely after the Lhende stream flooded near the Nepal-China border. Authorities confirmed that out of 37 people initially at risk, 22 are now in a shelter, while efforts are on to locate the remaining 15 missing individuals. — airnewsalerts (@airnewsalerts) Cross-border impact Nepal's national disaster risk reduction and management authority (NDRRMA) confirmed 17 people missing on the Nepal side — including 11 Nepalis and six Chinese nationals. China's state broadcaster CCTV reported 11 more missing on its side, in addition to the six Chinese construction workers swept away in Nepal. Experts warn climate change is worsening Monsoon-related floods and landslides are common in South Asia, but experts warn climate change is worsening their severity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dubai Properties Offering High ROI to Attract Investors Binghatti Developers FZE Explore Undo 'Rising temperatures and more extreme rain raise the risk of water-induced disasters,' warned by the international centre for integrated mountain development (ICIMOD) in June. The UN's world meteorological organization has also described intensifying floods and droughts as a 'distress signal' of an increasingly erratic water cycle.
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Business Standard
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
China asks Nepal to join its new international mediation organisation
China has asked Nepal to join the newly formed International Organisation for Mediation as Beijing wants more countries, besides Pakistan, from the South Asian region to join the initiative formed to further its global influence. The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) was launched on Friday in Hong Kong. State-run Xinhua news agency reported that 33 countries signed the convention on-site, making them the founding members of the IOMed. However, the full member list is not yet released. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi who launched the initiative met his Nepali counterpart Arzu Rana Deuba on the sidelines of the ceremony in Hong Kong on Friday and expressed hope that Nepal will join IOMed at an early date, an official press release said here. Deuba attended the IOMed inaugural event but apparently Nepal has not signed up to join it. We discussed various aspects of Nepal-China bilateral ties, including high-level exchanges and development cooperation, Deuba said in a post on X after the meeting. Look forward to continue working together towards further strengthening relations between the two countries, she added in the post on X. Wang said China and Nepal are traditional friendly neighbours and China places Nepal in an important position in its neighbourhood diplomacy. For her part, Deuba congratulated China on the successful signing ceremony of the IOMed and said that it is an ideal choice to have the IOMed headquarters in Hong Kong, according to the press release. Beijing's all-weather ally Pakistan has signed up for the IOMed and its Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar attended the signing ceremony. During their meeting, Wang told Dar that China is willing to work with Pakistan and other countries to provide voluntary and efficient new options for dispute settlement for all countries, and a new platform for maintaining peace, stability, fairness and justice in the Global South, the foreign ministry press release said.
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First Post
31-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
China urges Nepal to join new mediation body as Beijing seeks greater influence in South Asia
China has asked Nepal to join the newly formed International Organisation for Mediation as Beijing wants more countries, besides Pakistan, from the South Asian region to join the initiative formed to further its global influence. read more China has called on Nepal to become part of the newly established International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), as Beijing seeks to expand its diplomatic footprint in South Asia beyond Pakistan. The IOMed was officially launched on Friday in Hong Kong, with the aim of enhancing China's global influence through multilateral dialogue and conflict resolution mechanisms. According to China's state-run Xinhua news agency, 33 nations signed the convention during the launch event, thereby becoming founding members of the new body. However, the complete list of member countries has yet to be disclosed. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD During the inauguration, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a meeting with his Nepali counterpart, Arzu Rana Deuba, urging Kathmandu to join IOMed at the earliest opportunity, according to an official statement. While Deuba was present at the launch ceremony, Nepal has not yet committed to joining the organisation. We discussed various aspects of Nepal-China bilateral ties, including high-level exchanges and development cooperation, Deuba said in a post on X after the meeting. Look forward to continue working together towards further strengthening relations between the two countries, she added in the post on X. Wang said China and Nepal are traditional friendly neighbours and China places Nepal in an important position in its neighbourhood diplomacy. For her part, Deuba congratulated China on the successful signing ceremony of the IOMed and said that it is an ideal choice to have the IOMed headquarters in Hong Kong, according to the press release. Beijing's all-weather ally Pakistan has signed up for the IOMed and its Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar attended the signing ceremony. During their meeting, Wang told Dar that China is willing to work with Pakistan and other countries to provide voluntary and efficient new options for dispute settlement for all countries, and a new platform for maintaining peace, stability, fairness and justice in the Global South, the foreign ministry press release said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China asks Nepal to join its new international mediation organisation
Beijing: China has asked Nepal to join the newly formed International Organisation for Mediation as Beijing wants more countries, besides Pakistan , from the South Asian region to join the initiative formed to further its global influence. The International Organisation for Mediation ( IOMed ) was launched on Friday in Hong Kong. State-run Xinhua news agency reported that 33 countries signed the convention on-site, making them the founding members of the IOMed. However, the full member list is not yet released. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors Born 1941-1979 Receive 12+ Benefits This Month if They Ask USWalletSaver Learn More Undo Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi who launched the initiative met his Nepali counterpart Arzu Rana Deuba on the sidelines of the ceremony in Hong Kong on Friday and expressed hope that Nepal will join IOMed at an early date, an official press release said here. Deuba attended the IOMed inaugural event but apparently Nepal has not signed up to join it. Live Events "We discussed various aspects of Nepal-China bilateral ties, including high-level exchanges and development cooperation," Deuba said in a post on X after the meeting. "Look forward to continue working together towards further strengthening relations between the two countries," she added in the post on X. Wang said China and Nepal are traditional friendly neighbours and China places Nepal in an important position in its neighbourhood diplomacy. For her part, Deuba congratulated China on the successful signing ceremony of the IOMed and said that it is an ideal choice to have the IOMed headquarters in Hong Kong, according to the press release. Beijing's all-weather ally Pakistan has signed up for the IOMed and its Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar attended the signing ceremony. During their meeting, Wang told Dar that China is willing to work with Pakistan and other countries to provide voluntary and efficient new options for dispute settlement for all countries, and a new platform for maintaining peace, stability, fairness and justice in the Global South , the foreign ministry press release said.
