Premier Li Keqiang sent a message to Khadga Prasad Oli to congratulate him on taking office as Prime Minister of Nepal on Oct 12.

China and Nepal are close neighbors and long-standing friends. We always support each other on major issues of mutual concern, said Premier Li.

“Under the leadership of your new government, Nepal will make new achievements in the progress of safeguarding national stability and promoting economic development. I am willing to work with you to promote the long-kept comprehensive and cooperative partnership of the two countries to a new level,” the Premier told Oli.