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Nepal’s political turmoil not expected to have major impact on relations with China

Beijing followed its long-standing custom of reaching out to the new government after a wave of protests forced out the prime minister

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Beijing was swift to congratulate Nepal’s interim prime minister Sushila Karki after her appointment on Friday. Photo: AFP
Vanessa Caiin Shanghai
China’s swift recognition of Nepal’s interim government reflects Beijing’s interest in regional stability, according to analysts who said that the political transition was unlikely to have a significant impact on relations between the two countries.
Former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as the country’s interim leader on Friday after days of tumultuous protests forced prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign earlier in the week.

Karki is the first woman to hold the position as well as the first to serve as chief justice.

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The foreign ministry in Beijing congratulated her on Sunday, saying: “China and Nepal share a long-standing tradition of friendship. China, as always, respects the development path chosen independently by the people of Nepal.”

It added that China was ready to work together with Nepal to advance exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and promote the continuous growth of their relationship.

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Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel has dissolved the parliament and a general election will be held in March.

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