Nepal’s Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Gauri Kumari, held a meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation led by Yan Dong, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, at the ministry in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Asar 23, 2083 BS (July 7, 2026). According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, the discussions focused on strengthening Nepal-China relations through expanded trade, investment, industrial development and economic cooperation. Minister Kumari emphasized the importance of the longstanding friendship between the two countries and called for greater Chinese collaboration in bilateral trade, industrial development, infrastructure construction, trade facilitation, border infrastructure and supply chain strengthening. She also expressed confidence that the meeting would help attract additional Chinese investment and support Nepal’s economic development.
During the meeting, Vice Minister Yan Dong reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation with Nepal. He emphasized the importance of regular dialogue between government agencies and expressed China’s willingness to support improvements in trade-related services and border infrastructure construction and reconstruction. The two sides also discussed opportunities for attracting Chinese foreign direct investment to Nepal, particularly in sectors capable of supporting industrial growth and economic diversification. Minister Kumari highlighted the potential for expanding Nepal’s exports to China and proposed joint studies on the feasibility of exporting agricultural products, including tea, herbs and other Nepali goods, to the Chinese market.
The discussions also covered regional economic cooperation and the importance of Nepal’s participation in China’s trade and investment initiatives. Minister Kumari noted that cooperation under China’s broader economic and regional development frameworks could provide opportunities for Nepal to strengthen its trade connectivity and industrial capacity. Vice Minister Yan Dong identified China as one of Nepal’s major sources of foreign direct investment and emphasized the importance of improving one-stop services for Chinese investors, transparency and a more investment-friendly business environment. Both sides acknowledged the need for continued communication and coordination between their respective commerce ministries to facilitate investment, address trade-related challenges and expand economic engagement.
The meeting concluded with both countries expressing their commitment to deepening economic partnerships and strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The discussions highlighted potential collaboration in investment promotion, industrial development, cross-border infrastructure, agricultural exports and trade facilitation.
